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Finchen

European Shorthair · Female · Young · 1 year

I was found in Niedernissa in June, but it's really sad because no one seems to be looking for me... otherwise they would have surely searched for me....in the animal shelter I have since been spayed/neutered, vaccinated and also chipped. In the cat house I behave a bit snobbish towards other cats, but maybe there is a home with another cat/tom where the sympathy matches? To humans I am very nice and it would be great if I could move out soon. An interesting apartment with a secure balcony would be fantastic ;-) Please contact me:

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Ich wurde im Juni in Niedernissa gefunden, aber es ist wirklich traurig, denn niemand vermisst mich wohl, sonst wäre ja sicher nach mir gesucht worden....im Tierheim wurde ich inzwischen kastriert, geimpft und auch gechipt. Im Katzenhaus benehme ich mich anderen Katzen gegenüber inzwischen sehr zickig und wurde deshalb von den anderen Katzen getrennt. Daher würde ich lieber als Einzelkatze bei Euch leben. Zu Menschen bin ich sehr nett und es wäre toll, wenn ich bald ausziehen dürfte. Eine interessante Wohnung mit gesichertem Balkon und viel Abwechslung wäre traumhaft ;-) Meldet Euch gerne bei mir:

Size
Small
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierheimverein Erfurt
Living with Finchen
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Tierheimverein Erfurt · GermanyLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Finchen home

What you'll need for Finchen in week one.

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  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
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    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 Finchen

What life with Finchen looks like

Finchen is a small young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheimverein Erfurt 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. 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 Finchen, answered.

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