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Elvira

Female · Young · 1 year

Elvira is a loving and cuddly outdoor cat. As she really seeks freedom outdoors, we wish to find her a home in a quiet area. Elvira loves to groom her humans. Children are welcome in the household, as are beginners when it comes to cat ownership. She can only live without other cats. Who will give her a home?

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Elvira ist eine liebe und verschmuste Freigängerin. Da sie wirklich gezielt nach Freigang sucht, wünschen wir uns für sie ein Zuhause in einem verkehrsberuhigten Bereich. Elvira liebt es, ihre Menschen zu putzen. Kinder dürfen gerne im Haushalt leben und auch zu Katzenanfänger darf sie gerne ziehen. Nur auf andere Katzen kann sie verzichten. Wer gibt ihr ein Zuhause?

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Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Nuremberg
Shelter
Tierheim Nürnberg
Living with Elvira
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
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Bringing Elvira home

What you'll need for Elvira 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 Elvira

What life with Elvira looks like

Elvira is a young adult cat waiting at Tierheim Nürnberg in Nuremberg.

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.

Nuremberg, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Elvira, answered.

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