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Mixed Breed · Female · Kitten · 7 months

ID No.: k-korfu-lihav-elina-f-0426 April 2026: Elina was found in a box along with her brother Demitry, who has already been rehomed. A cat lover found both of them and took them in. Elina is a very friendly, playful, and cuddly young kitten who is used to living with other cats. She likely had a leg fracture when she was a kitten, but it has healed. Sometimes you can see a slight limp, but it doesn’t bother or restrict Elina. Elina will be neutered soon and will then be ready for her journey to her new home. All cats are vaccinated, microchipped, and have an EU pet passport.

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I-Nr.: k-korfu-lihav-elina-f-0426 April 2026: Elina wurde gemeinsam mit ihrem Bruder Demitry, der bereits vermittelt werden konnte, in einer Box ausgesetzt. Eine Tierfreundin hat die beiden gefunden und bei sich aufgenommen. Elina ist eine sehr freundliche, verspielte und verschmuste Jungkatze, die an das Zusammenleben mit anderen Katzen gewöhnt ist. Vermutlich hatte sie im Kitten-Alter einen Beinbruch, der aber verheilt ist. Manchmal sieht man ein kleines Humpeln, welches Elina selbst aber nicht stört oder einschränkt. Elina wird nun noch kastriert und ist dann bereit für die Reise in ihr neues Zuhause. Alle Katzen sind erstgeimpft, gechipt und haben einen EU-Heimtierausweis. 20260426 06 Elina April 2026 20260426 05 Elina April 2026 20260426 04 Elina April 2026 20260426 03 Elina April 2026 20260426 02 Elina April 2026

Size
Age
Kitten · 7 months
Location
🇩🇪Ratingen
Shelter
Tierhilfe Korfu e.V.
Living with Elina
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
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Bringing Elina home

What you'll need for Elina 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 Elina

What life with Elina looks like

Elina is a puppy/kitten mixed breed cat waiting at Tierhilfe Korfu e.V. in Ratingen.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇩🇪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 Elina, answered.

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