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Emil

European Shorthair · Male · Kitten · 3 months

Emil hatte sich im Motorraum eines Autos versteckt und wurde dort glücklicherweise gefunden. Er ist dem Menschen noch recht scheu gegenüber, aber da er noch sehr jung ist, wird er dies in einem verständnisvollen, geduldigen Haushalt sicher schnell ablegen. Er muss von den neuen Haltern mit 4-6 Monaten noch kastriert werden, hierfür kommen Kosten von 250-300€ auf die neuen Halter zu. Vermutlich wird er eines Tages wieder Freigang benötigen, dieser darf unbedingt erst nach der Kastration stattfinden. Da Emil unbedingt Katzengesellschaft benötigt, um sein Sozialverhalten zu entwickeln, wird er entweder gemeinsam mit einer anderen Katze oder zu einer vorhandenen, sozialen Katze/ Kater vermittelt. N Emil hatte sich im Motorraum eines Autos versteckt und wurde dort glücklicherweise gefunden. Er ist dem Menschen noch recht scheu gegenüber, aber da er noch sehr jung ist, wird er dies in einem verständnisvollen, geduldigen Haushalt sicher schnell ablegen. Er muss von den neuen Haltern mit 4-6 Monaten noch kastriert werden, hierfür kommen Kosten von 250-300€ auf die neuen Halter zu. Vermutlich wird er eines Tages wieder Freigang benötigen, dieser darf unbedingt erst nach der Kastration stattfinden. Da Emil unbedingt Katzengesellschaft benötigt, um sein Sozialverhalten zu entwickeln, wird er entweder gemeinsam mit einer anderen Katze oder zu einer vorhandenen, sozialen Katze/ Kater vermittelt. N

Size
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Age
Kitten · 3 months
Location
🇩🇪Witten
Shelter
Tierheim Witten
Living with Emil
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Bringing Emil home

What you'll need for Emil 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 Emil

What life with Emil looks like

Emil is a kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Witten in Witten.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Witten, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Emil, answered.

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