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Dolly

Mixed Breed · Female · Kitten · 5 months

Dolly – a little explorer with big cuddle potential 🐾 Dolly, born in April 2026, is living proof that courage sometimes starts very quietly. When she first arrived at her foster home, people were still quite scary creatures to her. Today, the world looks completely different: with her trusted human companion, the cautious little cat has transformed into a real cuddlebug who now thoroughly enjoys being petted. But don’t be fooled—Dolly isn’t just sweet; she’s also a little whirlwind. After all, she needs to keep an eye on what’s hiding behind every door, under every piece of furniture, and inside every box. In doing so, she shows herself to be brave, alert, and always ready for the next adventure. Dolly is looking for people who will continue to show her how wonderful life can be. Since she’s very social, she doesn’t want to live alone. Ideally, she’d like to move in together with her foster sister Mia. Alternatively, she’d also be thrilled to join an already existing, young, and playful cat in her new home. Quick overview • Born: April 2026 • Personality: brave, curious, playful, cuddly, initially cautious • Social behavior: highly social, needs feline company

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Dolly – kleine Entdeckerin mit großem Kuschelpotenzial 🐾 Dolly, geboren im April 2026, ist der beste Beweis dafür, dass Mut manchmal ganz leise beginnt. Als sie auf ihre Pflegestelle kam, waren Menschen für sie noch ziemlich gruselige Wesen. Heute sieht die Welt schon ganz anders aus: mit ihrer Bezugsperson wird aus der vorsichtigen kleinen Katze eine echte Schmusemaus, die Streicheleinheiten inzwischen sehr genießt. Doch lasst euch nicht täuschen – Dolly ist nicht nur süß, sondern auch ein kleiner Wirbelwind. Es muss schließlich kontrolliert werden, was hinter jeder Tür, unter jedem Möbelstück und in jeder Kiste verborgen ist. Dabei zeigt sie sich mutig, aufgeweckt und immer bereit für das nächste Abenteuer. Dolly sucht Menschen, die ihr weiterhin zeigen, wie schön das Leben sein kann. Da sie sehr sozial ist, möchte sie nicht allein leben. Am liebsten würde sie gemeinsam mit ihrer Ziehschwester Mia ausziehen. Alternativ freut sie sich auch über eine bereits vorhandene, junge und verspielte Katze im neuen Zuhause. Kurzübersicht • geboren: April 2026 • Charakter: mutig, neugierig, verspielt, verschmust, anfangs vorsichtig • Sozialverhalten: sehr sozial, braucht Katzengesellschaft •

Size
Large
Age
Kitten · 5 months
Location
🇩🇪Stendal
Shelter
Tierheim Stendal
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Dolly home

What you'll need for Dolly 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 Dolly

What life with Dolly looks like

Dolly is a large puppy/kitten mixed breed cat waiting at Tierheim Stendal in Stendal.

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 Dolly, answered.

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