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Adopt Elsa

Female

Elsa turned up in a community garden and could be secured there. The pretty cat had spent most of her previous life outdoors with little contact with people. Despite this, she doesn't seem entirely averse to it, but her fear prevents her from giving in to curiosity. She needs time to build trust and patience from her new guardians so she can decide when she is ready. Elsa is looking for a new home with a yard. A confident second cat would definitely be a great help. This cat needs outdoor access.

Read original (de)

Elsa tauchte in einem Kleingarten auf und konnte dort gesichert werden. Die hübsche Katze verbrachte einen Großteil ihres bisherigen Lebens draußen ohne groß Kontakt zu Menschen zu haben. Trotzdem scheint sie diesem gar nicht so abgeneigt, die Angst in ihr lässt es aber noch nicht zu der Neugierde nachzugehen. Sie braucht Zeit um Vertrauen zu fassen und Geduld von ihren neuen Haltern damit sie selber entscheiden darf wann sie bereit ist. Elsa sucht ein neues Zuhase mit Freigang. Eine souveräne Zweitkatze wäre ihr auf jeden Fall eine große Hilfe.

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇩🇪Braunschweig
Shelter
Tierheim Braunschweig
Living with Elsa
  • Spayed
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Cared for by Tierheim Braunschweig · Braunschweig

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Elsa home

What you'll need for Elsa 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 Elsa

What life with Elsa looks like

Elsa is a large adult cat waiting at Tierheim Braunschweig in Braunschweig.

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.

Braunschweig, Germany browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Elsa, answered.

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