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Elektra

Female · Young · 1 year

Elektra is a very affectionate and clingy cat who is very slender. She comes from a household with over 20 cats. She always seeks the company of her fellow cats and people. Due to her breed, she is prone to ear infections and needs her ears cleaned once a week, and she also tends to have watery eyes that need to be cleaned daily. She needs to be bathed once a week due to her breed.

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Elektra ist eine sehr schmusige und anhängliche Katze, die sehr zierlich ist. Sie kommt aus einem Haushalt mit über 20 Katzen. Sie sucht immer die Nähe von Ihren Mitkatzen und Menschen. Rassebedingt neigt sie zu Ohrenentzündungen und muss einmal wöchentlich die Ohren gereinigt bekommen, außerdem neigt sie zu tränenden Augen, die täglich gereinigt werden müssen. Sie muss rassebedingt einmal wöchentlich gewaschen werden.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Köln
Shelter
Kolner Tierschutzverein
Cared for by Kolner Tierschutzverein · Köln

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Elektra home

What you'll need for Elektra 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 Elektra

What life with Elektra looks like

Elektra is a young adult cat waiting at Kolner Tierschutzverein in Köln.

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.

Köln, Germany browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Elektra, answered.

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