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Erika

Mixed Breed Cat · Female · Young · 2 years

Unsere junge Katzendame ist noch sehr scheu und findet den Kontakt zu uns Menschen aktuell ziemlich gruselig. Sie sucht ein erfahrenes und geduldiges Zuhause, das ihr all die Zeit gibt, die sie braucht, um in ihrem eigenen Tempo anzukommen. Ein ruhiges Umfeld ohne Hektik ist dabei Grundvoraussetzung. Da sie sehr freiheitsliebend ist, wird sie nach einer konsequenten Eingewöhnungszeit auf jeden Fall wieder Freigang in einer ruhigen Gegend benötigen. Ob sie sich später mit Artgenossen versteht, ist aktuell noch unklar und müsste im Einzelfall geschaut werden. Mit viel Einfühlungsvermögen, Ruhe und Liebe wird aus dem kleinen Schatten ganz sicher eine tolle Begleiterin.

Size

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Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Tierheim Stadthagen

Living with Erika

✓Spayed

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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Erika home

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About Erika

What life with Erika looks like

Erika is a young adult mixed breed cat cat waiting at Tierheim Stadthagen in Germany.

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

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Frequently asked

Adopting Erika, answered.

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