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Dave

European Shorthair · Male · Kitten

Dave was born at the shelter and has grown up with his siblings Stuart, Leon, and Clara, as well as his mother Melinda. The handsome cat has a calm and gentle nature. He is initially cautious when faced with new situations, but he gets along very well with his fellow cats and enjoys their company. He is currently a bit uneasy around people. With patience, understanding, and a quiet home, we can easily imagine that Dave will gradually gain trust and develop into a loving and affectionate companion.

DE·Show original

Bitte beachten Sie, dass wir Kitten nur zu zweit oder zu einer vorhandenen Erstkatze abgeben, um eine bestmögliche Sozialisierung zu gewährleisten. Katzen, die im Babyalter isoliert aufwachsen, entwickeln deutlich häufiger Verhaltensauffälligkeiten wie Zerstöungsdrang, übermäßige Scheue oder Unsauberkeit. Wir bitten um Verständnis, dass wir deshalb keine Kitten in Einzelhaltung abgeben! Zudem reservieren wir die Tiere nicht vorab ohne das ein Kennenlernen stattgefunden hat. Dave wurde im Tierheim geboren und ist gemeinsam mit seinen Geschwistern Stuart, Leon und Clara sowie seiner Mama Melinda behütet aufgewachsen. Der hübsche Kater hat ein ruhiges und sanftes Wesen. Neuen Situationen begegnet er zunächst noch etwas vorsichtig, doch mit seinen Artgenossen versteht er sich hervorragend und genießt ihre Gesellschaft sehr. Menschen sind ihm derzeit noch etwas unheimlich. Mit Geduld, Verständnis und einem ruhigen Zuhause können wir uns jedoch gut vorstellen, dass Dave nach und nach Vertrauen fasst und sich zu einem zutraulichen und liebevollen Begleiter entwickelt.

Size
Age
Kitten
Location
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Shelter
Tierheim Northeim
Living with Dave
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by Tierheim NortheimLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Dave home

What you'll need for Dave 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 Dave

What life with Dave looks like

Dave is a puppy/kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Northeim.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇩🇪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 Dave, answered.

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