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Delaya

European Shorthair · Unknown · Kitten · 5 months

Devina, Delaya and Desiree were found together with their mother and came to our shelter. Unfortunately, no one knew where the little cat family belonged, so Mama Denise raised her kittens with us. After she stopped nursing, they could all be vaccinated and moved to the adoption area. Delaya is the most courageous of the three and actually comes out of her hiding place the fastest. She also gets along well with the other kittens and likes to play with them. Devina, Delaya and Desiree are initially reserved around people. But their curiosity usually wins and they approach more and more often and longer. We are looking for a new home for the three with people who give them time to arrive and wait patiently until they become cuddly cats.

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Devina, Delaya und Desiree sind zusammen mit ihrer Mama gefunden worden und kamen so zu uns ins Tierheim. Leider wusste niemand, wo die kleine Katzenfamilie hingehört und so zog Mama Denise ihre Babys bei uns groß. Nachdem sie nicht mehr säugte, konnten alle geimpft werden und zogen in den Vermittlungsbereich um. Delaya ist die mutigste von allen dreien und kommt eigentlich am schnellsten aus ihren Versteck. Auch mit den andern Katzenkindern versteht sie sich gut und spielt gerne mit ihnen. Devina, Delaya und Desiree sind Menschen gegenüber anfangs zurückhaltend. Doch ihre Neugierd siegt meist und sie nähern sich immer öfter und länger an. Wir suchen für die drei ein neues Zuhause bei Menschen, die ihnen Zeit zum Ankommen geben und geduldig warten, bis sie zu Schmusekatzen werden.

Size
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Age
Kitten · 5 months
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierheim Quellenhof Passbrunn
Living with Delaya
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Quellenhof Passbrunn · GermanyLearn about European Shorthair →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Delaya home

What you'll need for Delaya 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 Delaya

What life with Delaya looks like

Delaya is a puppy/kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Quellenhof Passbrunn in Germany.

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 Delaya, answered.

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