Available

Edda

Mixed Breed Cat · Female · Adult · 4 years

Edda came to the animal shelter with her litter of kittens. She presumably had to fend for herself on the street beforehand. At the moment she still sees people merely as food providers; she comes to collect her food, but she does not want to be touched yet, so some trust-building work will be necessary. We think she will enjoy access to the outdoors later on. Fellow cats can live in her future home, but this is not a must. If you are interested in one of our cats, please contact us preferably by email. In your email, describe how the cat would live with you and send us a telephone number. A member of our animal care staff will then get in touch with you. Animal descriptions are based on observations at the shelter or on information from third parties and do not constitute guaranteed characteristics.

DE·Show original

Edda kam mit ihren Katzennachwuchs ins Tierheim. Vermutlich hat sie sich vorher auf der Straße durchschlagen müssen. Den Menschen sieht sie aktuell noch lediglich als Futtergeber an, so kommt sie an um sich Futter abzuholen, anfassen lassen möchte sie sich allerdings aktuell noch nicht, da wird noch etwas Vertrauensarbeit notwendig sein. Wir denken, dass sie sich über späteren Freigang freuen wird, Artgenossen können, müssen aber nicht im zukünftigen Zuhause leben. Wenn Sie Interesse an einer unserer Katzen haben, kontaktieren Sie uns bevorzugt per E-Mail. Schildern Sie uns in der Mail, wie die Katze bei Ihnen leben wird und senden Sie uns eine Telefonnummer zu. Es wird sich dann ein*e TierpflegerIn bei Ihnen melden. Tierbeschreibungen basieren auf Beobachtungen im Tierheim oder auf Informationen Dritter und stellen keine zugesicherten Eigenschaften dar.

Size

—

Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇩🇪Leipzig

Shelter

Tierheim Leipzig

Living with Edda

✓Spayed

Cared for by Tierheim Leipzig · Leipzig Learn about Mixed Breed Cat →

More cats in Leipzig →

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Edda home

What you'll need for Edda in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About Edda

What life with Edda looks like

Edda is an adult mixed breed cat cat waiting at Tierheim Leipzig in Leipzig.

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. Many dogs and cats leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport, but this varies by shelter, so confirm what is included with the shelter.

Leipzig, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Edda, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Edda?: Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Tierheim Leipzig 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?: Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Tierheim Leipzig whether they will for Edda, what they require (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?: Tierheim Leipzig lists Edda as spayed. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Tierheim Leipzig, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Edda isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Tierheim Leipzig about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them 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.