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British Shorthair · Female · Adult · 5 years

Coco is very friendly and lively. She shows curiosity, cuddliness, and playfulness. She loves chasing the toy mouse and balls. Whether she gets along with other cats is not yet known. Upon her arrival, she was in poor health. She underwent a comprehensive dental procedure and was lovingly cared for at a foster home. Unfortunately, Coco has retained chronic cat cold due to inadequate medical care. She carries Herpes and Calicivirus and is likely to show mild cold symptoms repeatedly. Currently, Coco is stable, but her symptoms can flare up in stressful situations, requiring medication. She is regularly nebulized and receives support for her immune system. All treatments are tolerated without issue, and she is very cooperative. Coco is looking for a home with cat experience and a secure yard or balcony. An uncontrolled release should no longer occur due to her regular medical care and tendency for extended adventures. This cat needs outdoor access.

Read original (de)

Coco ist sehr freundlich und aufgeweckt. Sie zeigt sich neugierig, verschmust und verspielt. Sie jagt gerne der Spielangel und Bällchen hinterher. Ob sie mit anderen Katzen verträglich ist, ist bislang nicht bekannt. Bei ihrer Ankunft befand sie sich in einem schlechten gesundheitlichen Zustand. Es folgte eine umfangreiche Zahnsanierung und sie wurde auf der Pflegestelle liebevoll aufgepäppelt. Leider hat Coco infolge unzureichender medizinischer Versorgung chronischen Katzenschnupfen zurückbehalten. Sie trägt Herpes- und Caliciviren in sich und wird deshalb vermutlich immer wieder leichte Schnupfensymptome zeigen. Aktuell ist Coco stabil, allerdings können ihre Symptome in Stresssituationen wieder stärker auftreten, sodass sie dann Medikamente benötigt. Sie wird regelmäßig inhaliert und erhält eine Unterstützung für ihr Immunsystem. Alle Behandlungen lässt sie problemlos zu und zeigt sich dabei sehr kooperativ. Coco sucht ein Zuhause mit Katzenerfahrung sowie einem gesicherten Garten oder Terrasse. Ein unkontrollierter Freigang sollte wegen der regelmäßigen medizinischen Versorgung und ihrer Neigung zu ausgedehnten Abenteuern nicht mehr erfolgen.

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Heilbronn
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Heilbronn
Living with Coco
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Bringing Coco home

What you'll need for Coco in week one.

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  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
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    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 Coco

What life with Coco looks like

Coco is a adult british shorthair cat waiting at Tierschutzverein Heilbronn in Heilbronn.

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 Coco, answered.

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