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Comtesse

Female

Special needs: Apartment, secure balcony. Comtesse is one of the most relaxed and loving cats I've had so far. Although she is older, this doesn't mean she's any less active! She loves to play, chase her toys, and watch the birds on the balcony.

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Besonderheiten: Wohnung, gesicherter Balkon. Comtesse ist eine der entspanntesten und liebevollsten Katzen, die ich bis jetzt hatte. Sie ist zwar schon älter, was aber nicht heißt, dass sie weniger aktiv ist! Sie liebt es zu spielen, ihre Spielzeuge zu jagen und auf dem Balkon den Vögeln hinterher zu schauen.

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🇩🇪Essen
Shelter
Tierheim Essen
Living with Comtesse
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Bringing Comtesse home

What you'll need for Comtesse in week one.

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  1. 01
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    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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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
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    Covered Litter Box

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    €25–45
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    Clumping Cat Litter

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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

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

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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

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About Comtesse

What life with Comtesse looks like

Comtesse is a adult cat waiting at Tierheim Essen in Essen.

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 Comtesse, answered.

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