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Gartika

Female · Young · 2 years

The small Gartika, along with another cat, was found in a cardboard box in a forest and brought to our animal shelter. She only slowly gets used to new situations and was very hissing and fearful at the beginning. Over time, she becomes much braver and is quite friendly towards people, but we suspect that she may have been mistreated or experienced something terrible in the past, as she "attacks" out of her insecurity the legs of our caretakers. However, we still believe that she is actually a friendly cat who simply lacks security and trust at the moment. She wants to make contact, but building this trust in the animal shelter is very difficult for her because there are too many influences that do not promote trust-building. This starts with the changing trusted people. Gartika needs a lot of security and a person who is experienced in dealing with difficult cats and does not overwhelm her. Gartika sat in a group of cats with us, but did not feel quite comfortable there. However, we assume that she will get along, as she was found together with another cat. She was very dominant with other cats and kept them all in line. Health care: What vaccinations are necessary and what can I do to ensure my cat a long and healthy life? You can get an initial overview in this video. Feeding tips: Watch this video if you want to learn more about the right feeding for your cats. The video is meant to summarize the most important information. We are of course available for further information.

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Die kleine Gartika wurde zusammen mit einer anderen Katze in einem Karton in einem Wald gefunden und zu uns ins Tierheim gebracht. Sie gewöhnt sich nur sehr langsam an neue Situationen und zeigt sich anfangs sehr fauchig und ängstlich. Mit der Zeit wird sie mutiger und ist dem Menschen durchaus zugewandt. Bestimmte Bewegungen verunsichern sie jedoch stark; aus dieser Unsicherheit heraus kann es passieren, dass sie nach den Beinen unserer Pfleger greift. Wir nehmen an, dass Gartika im Grunde eine freundliche Katze ist, der im Moment noch Sicherheit und Vertrauen fehlen. Sie möchte Kontakt, braucht dafür aber sehr viel Zeit. Im Tierheim fällt ihr der Vertrauensaufbau schwer, weil es dort viele Reize und wechselnde Bezugspersonen gibt. Gartika benötigt viel Sicherheit und eine Person, die Erfahrung im Umgang mit schwierigen Katzen hat und sie nicht überfordert. Im Haushalt sollte es keine kleinen Kinder geben. Gartika saß bei uns in einer Katzengruppe, fühlte sich dort jedoch nicht richtig wohl. Wir nehmen an, dass sie grundsätzlich verträglich sein kann, da sie zusammen mit einer anderen Katze gefunden wurde. Im Umgang mit anderen Katzen war sie bei uns sehr dominant und hat alle gut in der Spur gehalten.

Size

Small

Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇩🇪Hannover

Shelter

Tierheim Hannover

Living with Gartika

✓Spayed
✓Good with dogs
✓Good with cats
✕Good with kids
✕Has special needs

Cared for by Tierheim Hannover · Hannover

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Listed 7 months ago

Bringing Gartika home

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About Gartika

What life with Gartika looks like

Gartika is a small young adult cat waiting at Tierheim Hannover in Hannover.

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.

Note from the shelter: Requires experienced owner due to fear-based defensive behavior and trust issues from past trauma

🇩🇪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 Gartika, answered.

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