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Diva

British Shorthair · Female · Young · 2 years

Diva wears her name not entirely unjustly. The pretty tiger-BKH is a cat with a fairly clear opinion - and if Diva has decided on something, then from her point of view it is initially set. She can certainly be very affectionate and enjoy the closeness to humans. However, Diva likes to decide for herself when and how long cuddling is. If it becomes too much for her or she feels insecure in a situation, her mood can also turn and she reacts irritated. Fortunately, Diva is quite easy to read: If her otherwise elegant tiger tail suddenly becomes a stately brush, you know that the fine Diva has just become the bushy version and a little distance is not a bad idea. You should take her boundaries seriously, even if Diva is not a cat from which a particular danger emanates. She simply communicates clearly when something does not suit her, and wants to be understood with this direct way. At the same time, she lets herself be unsettled relatively quickly, which is why a quiet environment with people who can read cat language safely and give her the necessary time and space would be good for her. For cat beginners and younger children, we therefore do not see Diva rather. We can imagine a coexistence with older, already cat-experienced children from the age of youth, on the other hand. Who does not take Diva's clear statements personally and grants her the right to decide for herself when cuddle time is and when not, gets a strong-willed cat, who knows very well what she wants - and that, fortunately, usually shows quite well. Diva does not care much about conspecifics and shows this very clearly. She would like to live as a single princess and we of course also like to come to this wish. When Diva was found, she had a greatly enlarged spleen. Unfortunately, a cause could not be found, but Diva shows a good general condition and when castrated her spleen was again unchanged.

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Diva trägt ihren Namen nicht ganz zu Unrecht. Die hübsche Tiger-BKH ist eine Katze mit einer ziemlich klaren Meinung – und wenn Diva etwas beschlossen hat, dann ist das aus ihrer Sicht zunächst einmal so gesetzt. Dabei kann sie durchaus sehr verschmust sein und die Nähe zum Menschen genießen. Allerdings bestimmt Diva gern selbst, wann und wie lange gekuschelt wird. Wird es ihr zu viel oder fühlt sie sich in einer Situation unsicher, kann ihre Stimmung auch einmal kippen und sie reagiert gereizt. Zum Glück ist Diva dabei recht gut zu lesen: Wird aus ihrem sonst eleganten Tigerschwänzchen plötzlich eine stattliche Bürste, weiß man, dass aus der feinen Diva gerade die buschige Variante geworden ist und ein bisschen Abstand keine schlechte Idee wäre. Ihre Grenzen sollte man ernst nehmen, auch wenn Diva dabei keine Katze ist, von der eine besondere Gefahr ausgeht. Sie kommuniziert einfach deutlich, wenn ihr etwas nicht passt, und möchte mit dieser direkten Art verstanden werden. Gleichzeitig lässt sie sich relativ schnell verunsichern, weshalb ihr ein ruhiges Umfeld mit Menschen guttun würde, die Katzensprache sicher lesen können und ihr die nötige Zeit und den nötigen Raum geben. Für Katzenanfänger:innen und jüngere Kinder sehen wir Diva daher eher nicht. Ein Zusammenleben mit älteren, bereits katzenerfahrenen Kindern können wir uns ab dem Jugendalter dagegen eher vorstellen. Wer Divas deutliche Ansagen nicht persönlich nimmt und ihr zugesteht, selbst mitzuentscheiden, wann Kuschelzeit ist und wann lieber nicht, bekommt eine charakterstarke Katze, die sehr genau weiß, was sie möchte – und das praktischerweise meistens auch ziemlich gut zeigt. Von Artgenossen hält Diva ziemlich wenig und auch das zeigt sie sehr deutlich. Sie möchte gerne als Einzelprinzessin leben und diesem Wunsch kommen wir natürlich auch gerne nach. Als Diva gefunden wurde, hatte sie eine stark vergrößerte Milz. Eine Ursache war leider nicht auszumachen, aber Diva hat zeigt ein gutes Allgemeinbefinden und bei der Kastration war bei ihrer Milz wieder unverändert.

Size
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Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Bonn
Shelter
Tierheim Bonn
Living with Diva
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Bonn · BonnLearn about British Shorthair →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Diva home

What you'll need for Diva 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

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    €18–25
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    Clumping Cat Litter

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    Litter Scoop + Stand

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Diva

What life with Diva looks like

Diva is a young adult british shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Bonn in Bonn.

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.

Bonn, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Diva, answered.

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