Not confirmed since October 18, 2026

Edda

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 4 years

Edda came to us as a stray cat. She is still very shy and hides a lot. So far, she has shown herself to be well-suited with her own kind. In her new home, she would like to become an outdoor cat.

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Aktuell in Quarantäne!Edda kam als Fundkatze zu uns. Sie ist noch sehr schüchtern und versteckt sich viel. Mit Artgenossen zeigt sie sich bis jetzt gut verträglich. Im neuen Zuhause möchte sie gerne Freigängerin werden.

Size

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Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

BMT Tierheim Arche Noah Stuhr

Living with Edda

✓Spayed

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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Edda home

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About Edda

What life with Edda looks like

Edda is an adult european shorthair cat waiting at BMT Tierheim Arche Noah Stuhr in Germany.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Edda, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Edda?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. BMT Tierheim Arche Noah Stuhr handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Edda on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Edda if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — BMT Tierheim Arche Noah Stuhr 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Edda 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 Edda 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 BMT Tierheim Arche Noah Stuhr early rather than rehoming privately; they know Edda 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.