How do I contact the shelter about Emil und Emma?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Wetzlar handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Emil und Emma on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Emil und Emma if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Wetzlar 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 Emil und Emma 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 und Emma 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 Wetzlar early rather than rehoming privately; they know Emil und Emma 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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Emil und Emma

European Shorthair · Male

Hello, we are Emil und Emma 🥰 Our mom is a feral house cat and gave birth to us outside 🥺 Luckily, we were reported and got to move into the animal shelter with mom 🍀 Now we're almost ready to start on our own and of course, we desperately need a family 🥰 We are typical little baby cats, only Emma is sometimes a bit unsure and hisses 🫣 However, we both love cuddling ❤️ Kids or other animals are no problem for us🥰 We would like to move into an apartment, preferably with a balcony 🌞 If you have the perfect spot for us… Please contact the animal shelter quickly: We guarantee you infatuation at first sight 😍 Until hopefully soon, yours Emil und Emma ❤️❤️ (This description is just a snapshot of our day-to-day life at the animal shelter. We can develop very differently in our new home.) Please read our criteria for adoption on our homepage: Adoption Criteria – animal welfare association Wetzlar and surroundings e.V. (animal-shelter-wetzlar.de) Animal: Cat. Breed: EKH Born on: 28.03.26. Color: Smoke with striped face and Smoke Gender: Male and FemaleIn the animal shelter since: 11.04.26Reason for surrender: Found animalsAdoption status: Adoptable. Neutered/Unneutered: NeuteredHousing type: ApartmentOnly in case of emergency: NoAdopted on:. This cat is to be kept indoors only.

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Hallöchen, wir sind Emil und Emma 🥰 Unsere Mama ist eine verwilderte Hauskatze und hat uns draußen zur Welt gebracht 🥺 Zum Glück wurden wir gemeldet und durften zusammen mit Mama ins Tierheim ziehen 🍀 Jetzt sind wir bald soweit, dass wir alleine durchstarten können und brauchen natürlich unbedingt eine Familie 🥰 Wir sind typische kleine Babykatzen, nur Emma ist manchmal noch etwas unsicher und faucht 🫣 Schmusen finden wir jedoch beide toll ❤️ Kinder oder andere Tiere sind kein Problem für uns🥰 Wir möchten in Wohnungshaltung ziehen, gerne mit Balkon 🌞 Wer genau das passende Plätzchen für uns frei hat… Meldet Euch schnell im Tierheim: Wir garantieren Euch Verliebtheit beim ersten Date 😍 Bis hoffentlich bald, Eure Emil und Emma ❤️❤️ (Die Beschreibung von uns ist nur eine Momentaufnahme aus dem Tierheimalltag. Wir können uns im neuen Zuhause auch ganz anders entwickeln.) Bitte lest vorab bei uns auf der Homepage die Vermittlungskriterien: Vermittlungskriterien – Tierschutzverein Wetzlar und Umgebung e.V. (tierheim-wetzlar.de) Tierart:Katze. Rasse:EKHGeboren am:28.03.26. Farbe:Smoke mit getigertem Gesicht und Smoke Geschlecht:Männlich und WeiblichIm Tierheim seit:11.04.26Abgabegrund:FundtiereVermittlungsstatus:Vermittelbar. Kastriert/Unkastriert:KastriertFreigänger/Wohnungskatze:WohnungshaltungNotfall:NeinVermittelt am:noch nicht vermittelt

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🇩🇪Wetzlar

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Tierheim Wetzlar

Living with Emil und Emma

✓Neutered
✓Good with cats
✓Good with kids

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About Emil und Emma

What life with Emil und Emma looks like

Emil und Emma is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Wetzlar in Wetzlar.

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.

Wetzlar, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Emil und Emma, answered.

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