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BOOTS

European Shorthair · Unknown · Adult · 4 years

Boots ist eine Katzendame, die genau weiß, was sie möchte. Sie kuschelt gerne und genießt die Nähe zu ihren Menschen, braucht aber ebenso ihre Ruhe und möchte selbst entscheiden, wann ihr nach Gesellschaft ist. Für Boots wünschen wir uns ein ruhiges Zuhause bei Menschen, die ihre Bedürfnisse respektieren und ihr genügend Zeit zum Ankommen geben. Da sie Trubel nicht besonders mag, sollte es ein Haushalt ohne Kinder sein, in dem sie entspannen und sich sicher fühlen kann. Auch andere Katzen findet Boots bisher nicht besonders toll. Deshalb möchte sie ihr neues Reich am liebsten ganz für sich allein haben.Boots ist seit dem 15.8.2026 bei uns.Füllen Sie bitte vorab unseren Fragebogen für Interessenten aus. Ein Teammitglied wird sich möglichst zeitnah bei Ihnen melden.

Size

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Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇩🇪Dorsten

Shelter

Tierheim Dorsten

Living with BOOTS

✓Neutered
✓Good with cats
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Tierheim Dorsten · Dorsten Learn about European Shorthair →

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Listed 6 days ago

Bringing BOOTS home

What you'll need for BOOTS in week one.

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About BOOTS

What life with BOOTS looks like

BOOTS is an adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Dorsten in Dorsten.

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 — every cat decides for themselves when a new home counts as home.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Dorsten, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting BOOTS, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about BOOTS?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Dorsten handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw BOOTS on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt BOOTS if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Dorsten 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is BOOTS 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 BOOTS 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 Dorsten early rather than rehoming privately; they know BOOTS 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.