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Franzi

Maine Coon · Female · Young · 1 year

Franzi * In 2025, Franzi came to us with her siblings, and the conditions in which these poor cats lived were not pleasant. Crowded together with 12 other cats in a small, very dirty apartment, it was horrid. Despite all that, Franzi is a wonderful, loving female cat who just wants to finally arrive in a beautiful, clean home. She enjoys being stroked and is people-oriented. As she is just as social as her siblings, we do not want to place Franzi in a single-home arrangement. This does not suit the character of a Maine-Coon either. Franzi still needs to learn how wonderful it is to be brushed. She has already been dewormed, microchipped, and neutered. In the shelter in Schalkenbach, she is waiting for loving people who want to pamper her for the rest of her life.

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Franzi * 2025 Franzi kam mit ihren Brüdern zu uns, die Umstände wie diese armen Katzen leben mussten, waren nicht schön. Mit 12 weiteren Katzen zusammengepfercht in einer kleinen Wohnung, die sehr schmutzig war. Grauenvoll. Trotz alledem ist Franzi eine wunderbare liebe Katzendame, die nur noch eins möchte, endlich in einem schönen sauberen Zuhause ankommen. Sie lässt sich gerne streicheln und ist menschenbezogen. Da sie ebenso wie ihre Brüder sehr sozial ist, möchten wir Franzi auf keinen Fall in Alleinhaltung vermitteln. Dies entspricht auch nicht dem Charakter einer Maine-Coon. Franzi muss noch lernen wie schön es ist gebürstet zu werden. Mittlerweile ist sie entwurmt, gechipt und kastriert. Im Katzenhaus in Schalkenbach wartet sie auf liebe Menschen, die sie ihr Leben lang verwöhnen möchten.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Schalkenbach
Shelter
Katzenschutzfreunde Rhein-Ahr-Eifel e.V.
Living with Franzi
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Katzenschutzfreunde Rhein-Ahr-Eifel e.V. · SchalkenbachLearn about Maine Coon

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Franzi home

What you'll need for Franzi 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
    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 Franzi

What life with Franzi looks like

Franzi is a young adult maine coon cat waiting at Katzenschutzfreunde Rhein-Ahr-Eifel e.V. in Schalkenbach.

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.

Schalkenbach, Germany browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Franzi, answered.

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