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Fresia

European Shorthair · Female · Kitten · 4 months

Our lovely Fresia is young but has already had a lot of life experience. She became a mother too early and raised her kittens. Fresia never learned that people can be nice, which is why she is one of the more shy cats. However, this doesn't change her kind soul. At the cat shelter, she shows us clearly what she needs: time, peace, and people who don't expect anything from her. She loves to sit on her scratching post, observe from a safe distance, and decide for herself how much closeness is just right for her. She's not a classic cuddly cat right now, and maybe she never will be. But that shouldn't be a reason to deny her the chance of a home of her own. 🥺 Fresia gets along well with other cats. Therefore, a suitable companion can already live in her new home. A shared home with another cat would be ideal.

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Gesuchte Haltungsform: Wohnung mit Freigang Unsere hübsche Fresia ist noch jung und hat doch schon einiges hinter sich. Viel zu früh wurde sie selbst Mama und hat ihre Kitten großgezogen. Fresia scheint nie gelernt zu haben, dass Menschen durchaus nett sein können. Deshalb gehört sie eher zu den scheueren Katzen. Das ändert aber nichts an ihrer lieben Seele. Im Katzenhaus zeigt sie uns ganz deutlich, was sie braucht: Zeit, Ruhe und Menschen, die nichts von ihr erwarten. Am liebsten sitzt sie auf ihrem Kratzbaum, beobachtet aus sicherer Entfernung und entscheidet selbst, wie viel Nähe für sie gerade in Ordnung ist. Eine klassische Schmusekatze ist sie momentan nicht und vielleicht wird sie das auch nie. Aber genau das sollte kein Grund sein, ihr die Chance auf ein eigenes Zuhause zu verwehren. 🥺 Mit anderen Katzen kommt Fresia gut zurecht. Deshalb darf in ihrem neuen Zuhause gerne bereits ein passender Artgenosse leben. Auch eine gemeinsame

Size
Large
Age
Kitten · 4 months
Location
🇩🇪St. Ingbert
Shelter
Verein der Katzenfreunde e.V.
Living with Fresia
  • Spayed
Cared for by Verein der Katzenfreunde e.V. · St. IngbertLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Fresia home

What you'll need for Fresia 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 Fresia

What life with Fresia looks like

Fresia is a large puppy/kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Verein der Katzenfreunde e.V. in St. Ingbert.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Fresia, answered.

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