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Emma

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 12 years

Emma had the same difficult start in life as Kalli at the same chicken farm. Due to the death of their "foster mom," she and her brother returned to us. Emma wishes for a quiet home in a larger apartment with a cat-safe netted balcony. Emma is a totally calm and nice cat. She loves good food, enjoys catching mice if she feels like it, and adores basking in the sun.

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Emma hatte wie Kalli denselben schlechten Start auf demselben Hühnerhof ins Leben. Durch den Tod ihrer "Pflegemama" kam sie zusammen mit ihrem Bruder zurück zu uns. Emma wünscht sich ein ruhiges Zuhause in einer größeren Wohnung mit vernetztem Balkon. Emma ist eine total ruhige nette Katze. Gutes Futter, Steicheleinheiten wenn sie Lust dazu hat und die Sonne genießen liebt sie. eher nicht

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Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Katzenschutzverein Karlsruhe e.V.
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Bringing Emma home

What you'll need for Emma in week one.

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  1. 01
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    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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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
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    Covered Litter Box

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    €25–45
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    Clumping Cat Litter

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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Emma

What life with Emma looks like

Emma is a senior mixed breed cat waiting at Katzenschutzverein Karlsruhe e.V. in Germany.

Senior cats are the gentlest house guests: predictable, mostly silent, and grateful for a sunny windowsill. Older cats often have minor dental or kidney issues — keep an eye on water intake and weight. Many sleep eighteen hours a day and want no part of any drama.

🇩🇪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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Emma, answered.

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