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Else

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 5 years

At the beginning of March, we took in 16 cats from poor husbandry conditions, including the female cats Renate, Adelheid, Britta, Magitta, Käthe, Linda, and Else. Also, the tomcats Wolfgang, Theodor, Jürgen, Edgar, Bruno, and Manfred belonged to the same household. When we first caught the animals, the situation was very stressful for them – they were initially very panicky. Now, they are slowly settling in with us, but they still need time to build trust. Some have become quite cuddly, while others show curious tendencies and are already observing their surroundings more closely. A few of them still react more defensively and tend to retreat. If they feel pressured, it can sometimes happen that they react with a swipe. Therefore, we are looking for people with patience, understanding, and without high expectations – people who can give them the time they need to adjust. They are all social cats and should not live alone. Both free roam in a quiet setting and suitable apartment living are possible, as long as there is enough space, structure, and feline company. We still need to get to know the group and will create individual descriptions as soon as we know more about their personalities and characteristics. This cat needs outdoor access.

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Anfang März bekamen wir 16 Katzen aus schlechter Haltung, darunter die Katzenmädchen Renate, Adelheid, Britta, Magitta, Käthe, Linda und Else. Auch die Kater Wolfgang, Theodor, Jürgen, Edgar, Bruno und Manfred gehörten mit zum gleichen Haushalt. Für die Tiere war die Situation beim Einfangen sehr stressig – entsprechend panisch waren sie zunächst. Inzwischen sind sie bei uns langsam zur Ruhe gekommen, brauchen aber weiterhin Zeit, um Vertrauen zu fassen. Einige sind inzwischen richtig verschmust geworden, andere zeigen bereits neugierige Ansätze und beobachten ihre Umgebung aufmerksam, während ein paar von ihnen noch eher defensiv reagieren und sich zurückziehen. Wenn sie sich bedrängt fühlen, kann es auch mal passieren, dass sie mit einem Hieb reagieren. Deshalb suchen wir für die Bande Menschen mit Geduld, Verständnis und ohne zu hohe Erwartungen – Menschen, die ihnen die Zeit geben, die sie brauchen, um anzukommen. Sie alle sind soziale Katzen und sollen nicht allein leben. Sowohl Freigang in ruhiger Lage als auch reine Wohnungshaltung ist möglich, solange ausreichend Platz, Struktur und Katzengesellschaft vorhanden sind. Wir müssen die Bande aber selbst noch kennenlernen und werden individuelle Texte verfassen, sobald wir mehr über die Eigenschaften und Eigenarten wissen.

Size

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Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Tierheim Northeim

Living with Else

✓Neutered

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About Else

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Else is an adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Northeim.

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.

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German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Else, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Else?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Northeim handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Else on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Else if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Northeim 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Else 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 Else 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 Northeim early rather than rehoming privately; they know Else 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.