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Emotion

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Emotion, a charming and communicative cat, is looking for a forever home. He is a character cat, as his shelter staff affectionately call him, and he certainly lives up to his name. He is a service cat, clearly expressing his likes and dislikes, and would appreciate someone with experience with service cats. He is generally calm, enjoys good treats, meaningful conversations, and a soothing head massage. He is not looking for a multi-cat household. He would appreciate a secure balcony or outdoor access, which can be discussed during their first meeting.

DE·Show original

Besonderheiten: Wohnung, gesicherter Balkon oder Freigang. Einzelprinz Hallöchen, ich bin der Emotion und mache meinem Namen alle Ehre. Meine Menschen hier im Tierheim nenen mich "Charakterkater". Eventuell könnten sie damit ein kleines bischen recht haben. Allerdings finde ich, dass ich einfach nur ganz deutlich kommuniziere. Daher würde ich mich eher als "Servicekatze" bezeichnen, denn ich zeige ja ganz genau was ich mag und was halt nicht. Über Menschen die Erfahrungen mit Servicekatzen haben wäre ich sehr erfreut, die muss ich nicht erst mühselig anlernen und sind dann nicht gleich verschreckt falls ich mal genervt die Pfote erhebe. Ansonsten bin ich eher ruhig und schätze gute Leckereien, gute Geschräche mit Sinn und eine herrliche Kopfmassage. Andere Katzen brauche ich im übrigen eher nicht. Ob du mir den Freigang oder einen abgesicherten Balkon bieten möchtest, da können wir uns ja bei unserem ersten Date drüber unterhalten...

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Essen
Shelter
Tierheim Essen
Living with Emotion
  • Neutered
  • Good with cats
Cared for by Tierheim Essen · Essen

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Emotion home

What you'll need for Emotion 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 Emotion

What life with Emotion looks like

Emotion is a adult cat waiting at Tierheim Essen in Essen.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Emotion, answered.

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