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Birdy

Female · Kitten · 5 months

Birdy - a small, affectionate princess is looking for her family. Gender: female Age: 04/15/2026 Breed: EHK x Bombay Country of origin: Switzerland This is Birdy, the daughter of Lola and her stepfather Ozzy from the Messi household. The small cat family has been with us at the animal shelter for some time and has developed wonderfully. They were able to gain some weight, become increasingly active and fit, and show more of their little personalities every day. During their time in the cat group, it became clear that Birdy is always a bit of an outsider. She doesn't want to play as much with her playful siblings, she prefers to cuddle with her parents. However, we decided to give Birdy up alone because we will hardly find a home for all three cats. Since she still actively seeks contact with calm, settled cats, it would be wonderful if she could move in with a very loving, social and rather quiet companion. Because Birdy is the "shyest" in the group. If you go to her, she likes to be stroked, especially by people she knows well. Then she also enjoys it to the fullest and purrs like a little world champion. However, she needs her time to arrive and get used to new situations and people. But that's totally fine, because just like us humans, animals are different. We think that a sovereign and loving first cat could help her overcome her fears. Birdy would probably feel most comfortable in a quiet, childless household, where she can arrive and gain trust at her own pace. Her new family should not put her under pressure and take a lot of time and pleasure for the sensitive kitten. In mid-October, the little Birdy still has to be spayed. However, this does not have to be done at our animal shelter, as the spaying can be carried out very uncomplicatedly at the own veterinarian. After that, she would finally like to go outside to experience many new adventures. Who gives our princess a loving home? Please read the following leaflet carefully first to familiarize yourself with the needs of the respective animal species. If you are interested, fill out the application form and send it to . Please only apply if you are ready for an adoption in the near future, i.e. not if you still have holidays, a move or the like pending. We want to prevent our protégés from having to stay at the animal shelter longer than necessary. Please understand that we will not consider or answer applications without a form or those that do not meet our criteria.

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Birdy - kleine, liebevolle Prinzessin sucht ihre Familie Geschlecht: weiblich (wird am 1.10. kastriert) Alter: 15.04.2026 Rasse: EHK x Bombay Herkunftsland: Schweiz Das ist Birdy, die Tochter von Lola und ihrem Stiefpapi Ozzy aus dem Messi-Haushalt. Die kleine Katzenfamilie ist nun schon eine Weile bei uns im Tierheim und haben sich wunderbar entwickelt. Sie konnten etwas an Gewicht zulegen, werden zunehmend aktiver und fitter und zeigen jeden Tag mehr von ihren kleinen Persönlichkeiten. Während ihrer Zeit in der Katzengruppe hat sich gezeigt, dass Birdy immer etwas die «Aussenseiterin» ist. Von ihren verspielten Geschwisterchen will sie nicht so viel wissen, sie kuschelt sich lieber an ihre Eltern. Da wir aber kaum ein Zuhause für alle drei Katzen finden werden, entschieden wir uns, Birdy alleine abzugeben. Da sie aber trotzdem aktiv den Kontakt zu ruhigen, gesetzten Katzen sucht, wäre es wunderschön, wenn sie zu einem ganz lieben, sozialen und eher ruhigen Gspändli ziehen dürfte. Denn Birdy ist die «schüchternste» im Bunde. Wenn man zu ihr hin geht, lässt sie sich gerne streicheln, vor Allem aber von Leuten, die sie gut kennt. Dann geniesst sie das auch in vollen Zügen und schnürrlet wie eine kleine Weltmeisterin. Jedoch braucht sie ihre Zeit, um anzukommen und sich an neue Situationen sowie Personen zu gewöhnen. Das ist aber auch total in Ordnung, denn so wie wir Menschen, sind auch Tiere unterschiedlich. Wir denken, dass ihr eine souveräne und liebe Erstkatze helfen könnte, ihre Ängste zu überwinden. Birdy würde sich in einem ruhigen, kinderlosen Haushalt vermutlich am wohlsten fühlen, in dem sie in ihrem eigenen Tempo ankommen und Vertrauen gewinnen kann. Ihre neue Familie sollte sie nicht unter Druck setzen und sich viel und gerne Zeit für das sensible Kätzchen nehmen. Birdy möchte nach der Eingewöhnung ihren Freigang ins Grüne geniessen, um ganz viele neue Abenteuer zu erleben. Wer schenkt unserer Prinzessin ein liebevolles Zuhause? Bitte lesen Sie als erstes das folgende Merkblatt aufmerksam durch, um sich mit den Bedürfnissen der jeweiligen Tierart auseinander zu setzen. Bei Interesse füllen Sie das Bewerbungsformular aus und senden Sie dieses an . Bitte bewerben Sie sich nur, wenn Sie auch zeitnah bereit für eine Adoption sind , also nicht, wenn noch Ferien, ein Umzug oder ähnliches ansteht. Wir möchten verhindern, dass unsere Schützling länger als nötig im Tierheim bleiben müssen. Bitte haben Sie Verständnis, dass wir Bewerbungen ohne Formular, oder welche unsere Kriterien nicht erfüllen, nicht berücksichtigen und beantworten können. können während den

Size
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Age
Kitten · 5 months
Location
🇨🇭Switzerland
Shelter
Tierheim Tierpension Strubeli
Living with Birdy
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Tierpension Strubeli · Switzerland

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Birdy home

What you'll need for Birdy in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

    Top-loading carriers are easier than dragging cats out of a side door.

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    €25–40
  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

    Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.

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    €18–25
  3. 03
    Editor's pick

    Covered Litter Box

    Privacy reduces stress in week one. Get one size up from what you'd think.

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    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

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    €10–18
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    €10–18
  6. 06

    Sturdy Scratching Post

    Tall enough they can stretch fully. Saves your couch from week one.

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    €30–60

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About Birdy

What life with Birdy looks like

Birdy is a puppy/kitten cat waiting at Tierheim Tierpension Strubeli in Switzerland.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇨🇭Adopting from Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

Switzerland, Switzerland — browse more cats in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Birdy, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Birdy?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Tierpension Strubeli handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Birdy on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Birdy if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Tierpension Strubeli will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Birdy already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most cats on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Birdy isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Tierheim Tierpension Strubeli early rather than rehoming privately; they know Birdy and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (DE). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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