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Blacky

European Shorthair Β· Female

🐾 Blacky is looking for a loving home 🐾 Blacky is a friendly cat 🐱🀝 who gets along well with other cats. She is still a bit shy πŸ™ˆ, but with patience and calmness, she will gradually open up to her people. Blacky especially loves treats πŸ—πŸ˜‹ – with these, her heart can be won piece by piece. We wish for Blacky a quiet home 🏑, either in an apartment with a secured balcony 🌿 or in a house with the possibility of going outside 🌳. This cat needs outdoor access.

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🐾 Blacky sucht ein liebevolles Zuhause 🐾 Blacky ist eine vertrΓ€gliche Katze 🐱🀝, die sich gut mit anderen Katzen versteht. Sie ist noch etwas scheu πŸ™ˆ, lΓ€sst sich aber mit Geduld und Ruhe immer mehr auf ihre Menschen ein. Ganz besonders liebt Blacky Leckerlis πŸ—πŸ˜‹ – damit kann man ihr Herz StΓΌck fΓΌr StΓΌck gewinnen. FΓΌr Blacky wΓΌnschen wir uns ein ruhiges Zuhause 🏑, entweder in einer Wohnung mit gesichertem Balkon 🌿 oder in einem Haus mit der MΓΆglichkeit zum Freigang 🌳. Wer ihr Zeit gibt und sie nicht bedrΓ€ngt, wird sehen, wie sie langsam Vertrauen fasst und sich zu einer treuen Begleiterin entwickelt 🐾✨

Size
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Age
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Location
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺCottbus
Shelter
Tierheim Cottbus
Living with Blacky
  • βœ“Spayed
Cared for by Tierheim CottbusΒ Β· CottbusLearn about European Shorthair β†’

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Blacky home

What you'll need for Blacky in week one.

Hand-picked Β· 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 Blacky

What life with Blacky looks like

Blacky is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Cottbus in Cottbus.

An adult cat usually shows their personality within a week. Give them a quiet room with everything they need (food, water, litter, hiding spot) and let them choose when to explore. Don't force interaction β€” every cat decides for themselves when a new home counts as home.

πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺAdopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

Cottbus, Germany β€” browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Blacky, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Blacky?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Cottbus handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Blacky on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Blacky if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad β€” Tierheim Cottbus 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 Blacky 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 β€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Blacky isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work β€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Tierheim Cottbus early rather than rehoming privately; they know Blacky 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 β€” 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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