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Elani

European Shorthair · Female · Young · 2 years

Hello, I’m Elani. Since no one could take care of me anymore, I was given up to the animal shelter. I’m very approachable with people I trust and love getting petted. However, I’d like my personal space to be respected and I don’t want to be forced into cuddles. I absolutely love playing! In general, I get along well with other cats—here at the shelter, I’m friendly toward the other felines, but I haven’t yet formed any close friendships and prefer to keep my own company. From a health perspective, I appear completely healthy and unremarkable. I’m looking for a home with people who already have cat experience and are good at reading body language. Children should be older and know how to interact properly with cats. I can be placed either as an only cat or paired with an existing, relaxed, first-time cat. May I finally find a forever home with you? If so, please get in touch! Your Elani

DE·Show original

Hallo,Ich bin die Elani.Weil man sich nicht mehr um mich kümmern konnte, wurde ich im Tierheim abgegeben.Ich bin bei vertrauten Personen sehr zugänglich und freue mich über Streicheleinheiten. Ich wünsche mir aber, dass mein Freiraum respektiert wird und ich nicht zum Kuscheln gezwungen werde. Ich spiele sehr gerne.Mit anderen Katzen bin ich grundsätzlich verträglich, hier im Tierheim bin ich mit den Katzen freundlich, aber habe noch keine Freundschaften geschlossen und bin lieber für mich.Gesundheitlich zeige ich mich unauffällig.Ich suche ein Zuhause bei Menschen die schon Katzenerfahrung mitbringen und gut Körpersprache lesen können. Kinder sollten schon größer sein und den richtigen Umgang mit Katzen kennen. Ich werde sowohl als Einzelkatze vermittelt, aber auch zu einer vorhandenen, entspannten, Erstkatze. Darf ich bei dir endlich ankommen?Dann melde dich bitte!Deine Elani

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇦🇹St. Pölten
Shelter
Tierschutzverein St. Pölten
Living with Elani
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierschutzverein St. Pölten · St. PöltenLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Elani home

What you'll need for Elani 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 Elani

What life with Elani looks like

Elani is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierschutzverein St. Pölten in St. Pölten.

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 Austria

Austrian shelters follow the federal Tierschutzgesetz framework: adopters sign a Schutzvertrag (protection contract) committing to the animal's welfare. Spay/neuter, microchip, and vaccinations are included; fees typically range €150–€350.

St. Pölten, Austria browse more cats in Austria.

Frequently asked

Adopting Elani, answered.

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