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Erik und Jette

European Shorthair · Male · Kitten

Erik & Jette ❤️ two little hearts that still need to learn to trust Erik and Jette grew up on the streets and are just learning with us how beautiful a safe and carefree cat life can be. Age-appropriately developed, curious and playful, they are now exploring their surroundings more and more. When they feel unobserved, they climb, play and discover the world 🥰 As soon as people come into play, the two are still very uncertain.But we are sure: In a patient, calm and understanding home, Erik and Jette will quickly make progress. They need people who do not demand anything from them, do not pressure them and give them the time to build trust. Because behind their caution are two little cats that simply still need to learn that people can also mean safety and love. ❤️Erik and Jette want to move out together 🐱🐱For their future home, we can imagine both apartment keeping and later outdoor access.Who wants to give two little street kittens the chance to grow into dream family cats, could be exactly the home that Erik and Jette have been waiting for 🥰 If you would like to get to know Erik and Jette, please fill out our inquiry form.

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Erik & Jette❤️zwei kleine Herzen, die noch lernen müssen zu vertrauenErik und Jette sind auf der Straße aufgewachsen und lernen bei uns gerade erst kennen, wie schön ein sicheres und unbeschwertes Katzenleben sein kann. Altersgerecht entwickelt, neugierig und verspielt, erkunden sie ihre Umgebung inzwischen immer mehr. Wenn sie sich unbeobachtet fühlen, wird geklettert, gespielt und die Welt entdeckt🥰Sobald Menschen ins Spiel kommen, sind die beiden allerdings noch sehr unsicher.Aber wir sind uns sicher: In einem geduldigen, ruhigen und verständnisvollen Zuhause werden Erik und Jette schnell Fortschritte machen. Sie brauchen Menschen, die ihnen nichts abverlangen, sie nicht bedrängen und ihnen die Zeit geben, Vertrauen aufzubauen. Denn hinter ihrer Vorsicht stecken zwei kleine Katzen, die einfach noch lernen müssen, dass Menschen auch Sicherheit und Liebe bedeuten können. ❤️Erik und Jette möchten nur gemeinsam ausziehen 🐱🐱Für ihr zukünftiges Zuhause können wir uns sowohl Wohnungshaltung als auch späteren Freigang vorstellen.Wer zwei kleinen Straßenkitten die Chance geben möchte, zu traumhaften Familienkatzen heranzuwachsen, könnte genau das Zuhause sein, auf das Erik und Jette gewartet haben 🥰 Wenn Sie Erik und Jette kennen lernen möchten, füllen Sie bitte unseren Anfragebogen aus.

Size
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Age
Kitten
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierhelfer Ingelheim e. V.
Cared for by Tierhelfer Ingelheim e. V. · GermanyLearn about European Shorthair →

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Erik und Jette home

What you'll need for Erik und Jette 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 Erik und Jette

What life with Erik und Jette looks like

Erik und Jette is a puppy/kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Tierhelfer Ingelheim e. V. in Germany.

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. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

Germany, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Erik und Jette, answered.

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