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Ebony

European Shorthair · Unknown · Young · 1 year

Gender: Female, neutered. Adopted since: 2.9.2025. Features: Not singly housed, gets along with all cats, more reserved but cuddly with cats. Prefers to have a runaround but no small children. Personality: Shy, reserved, cautious, allows petting. Ebony is dressed in dark night-black fur and eyes so bright they shine like stars, her name meaning ebony. This picture-perfect, nearly one-year-old kitten girl is still quite shy and hasn't fully trusted humans yet. However, she has noticed that we're not so bad, as she allows petting and even lets someone pick her up gently when she feels safe. She needs a lot of time, patience, and calm to build trust. But she is already inclined towards humans. Food can win her heart. Ebony gets along exceptionally well with other cats and seeks their safety, observing much from them, which is why she should not live alone and would be a perfect match for another kitten between 7 years of age. A runaround would be great for her. Only a lot of commotion or for small children would not be suitable. A quiet, relaxed home would be perfect.

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Geschlecht: Katze, Kastriert Bei uns seit: 2.9.2025 Merkmale: Keine Einzelhaltung, versteht sich mit allen Katzen, eher zurückhaltend, anschmiegsam bei Katzen. Möchte Freilauf haben, keine kleinen Kinder. Charakter: schüchtern, zurückhaltend, vorsichtig, lässt sich streicheln/anfassen. Dunkles nachtschwarzes Gewand und Augen, so hell leuchtend wie Sterne, das ist Ebony. Deren Name soviel wie Ebenholz bedeutet. Das bildschöne ca einjährige Katzenmädchen ist noch recht schüchtern und findet uns Menschen noch nicht so vertrauenserweckend. Mittlerweile hat sie aber gemerkt, dass wir gar nicht so schlimm sein können, denn sie lässt sich Problemlos streicheln und sogar vorsichtig auf den Arm nehmen, wenn sie jemandem vertraut und sich sicher fühlt. Sie benötigt viel Zeit, Geduld und Ruhe, um vertrauen zu fassen. Ist dem Menschen aber schon zugeneigt. Mit Essen kann man ihr Herz erobern. Ebony versteht sich super mit anderen Katzen und sucht bei diesen die Sicherheit, vieles guckt sie sich auch von anderen Katzen ab, weswegen sie keinesfalls alleine leben sollte und super zu einem anderen Kätzchen im Alter bis zu 7 Jahren passen würde. Freilauf wäre für sie super. Nur viel Trubel oder für kleine Kinder wäre sie eher nicht geeignet. Ein ruhiges, entspanntes Zuhause wäre perfekt.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Eutin
Shelter
Tierschutz Eutin und Umgebung e.V.
Living with Ebony
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Ebony home

What you'll need for Ebony 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 Ebony

What life with Ebony looks like

Ebony is a small young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierschutz Eutin und Umgebung e.V. in Eutin.

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 Ebony, answered.

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