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Calendula

Mixed Breed · Unknown

The little girl seems to have had quite a bit behind her and was a small traveling trophy. This has shaken her world a bit, but not completely destroyed her spirit. She is initially somewhat fearful of new people and situations and likes to hide, but once you gain her trust (which happens quickly), the playful little cat emerges. She loves humans very much and always seeks out pets. Her great preference, however, is splashing around in water. She absolutely loves it and enjoys playing with it. One good thing about her wandering: she also knows dogs and gets along well with calm ones. However, she is very particular when it comes to food. Cat experts know how bad a diet of only dry food can be, but currently she eats exclusively one brand's dry food... Maybe caregivers in a quiet home will have more luck ;-) Calendula has only known life indoors so far and unfortunately never learned cat language well, so she is scared of other cats. Therefore, she is looking for a home as a single cat in indoor housing only. Then please send us an email with information and photos about the future care of the cat or leave a message on our answering machine. We would be happy to arrange an appointment and show you our cats, as well as possible furnishing options. In a personal conversation, we will discuss your needs and those of the individual animal individually and find the best possible human-cat match with you.

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Das kleine Mädel scheint schon einiges hinter sich zu haben und war ein kleiner Wanderpokal. Das hat ihre Welt ein klein wenig ins Wanken gebracht, aber ihren Lebensmut noch nicht völlig zerstört. Sie begegnet neuen Menschen und neuen Situationen erstmal etwas ängstlich und versteckt sich gerne, aber hat man ihr Vertrauen erlangt (das geht schnell) kommt die lustige kleine Katze zum Vorschein. Sie mag den Menschen sehr gerne und holt sich immer wieder Streicheleinheiten ab. Ihre große Vorliebe ist allerdings das Planschen. Sie liebt Wasser und plätschert damit total gerne herum. Ein Gutes hatte ihr Herumgereiche: sie kennt auch Hunde und kommt mit ruhigen Vertretern gut klar. Allerdings ist sie sehr mäkelig, was das Futter angeht. Katzenkenner wissen, wie schlecht eine reine Ernährung mit Trockenfutter ist, allerdings frisst sie aktuell ausschließlich Trockenfutter einer einzigen Marke…. Vielleicht haben Bezugspersonen in einem ruhigen Zuhause ja mehr Glück ;-) Calendula kennt bisher nur das Leben in der Wohnung und hat auch leider die Katzensprache nie gut gelernt, sodass sie sich vor Artgenossen gruselt. Sie sucht daher ein Zuhause als Einzelkatze in reiner Wohnungshaltung. Dann schick uns gerne eine E-Mail mit Informationen und Fotos über die zukünftige Haltung der Katze oder hinterlasse eine Nachricht auf unserem Anrufbeantworter. Wir vereinbaren sehr gerne einen Termin und zeigen dir unsere Katzen, sowie mögliche Einrichtungsvarianten. Im persönlichen Gespräch gehen wir individuell auf dich und die Bedürfnisse des einzelnen Tieres ein und suchen die bestmögliche Mensch-Katzen-Konstellation mit dir aus.

Size
Small
Age
Location
🇩🇪Minden
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Minden e.V.
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Minden e.V. · MindenLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Calendula home

What you'll need for Calendula 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 Calendula

What life with Calendula looks like

Calendula is a small adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierschutzverein Minden e.V. in Minden.

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. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Calendula, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Calendula?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierschutzverein Minden e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Calendula on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Calendula if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierschutzverein Minden e.V. 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 Calendula 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 Calendula 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 Tierschutzverein Minden e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Calendula 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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