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Gia

European Shorthair · Unknown · Adult · 6 years

Gia came to our animal shelter as a found cat. To our surprise, she gave birth to her kitten Novo while she was with us. She cared for the little one lovingly and attentively, and later also took in three foster kittens, whom she raised with just as much care. At first, Gia was rather shy and reserved. However, with a bit of patience, calmness, and attention, she gradually gained trust and developed into a real cuddlebug. With other cats—apart from her own kittens—she has so far shown a neutral attitude. How she will behave toward fellow cats in the long term remains to be seen over time.

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Gia kam als Fundkatze zu uns ins Tierheim. Zu unserer Überraschung brachte sie bei uns ihr Kitten Novo zur Welt. Sie kümmerte sich liebevoll und fürsorglich um den Kleinen und nahm später auch drei Kuckuckskinder an, die sie ebenso fürsorglich großzog. Anfangs zeigt sich Gia eher schüchtern und zurückhaltend. Mit etwas Geduld, Ruhe und Aufmerksamkeit fasst sie jedoch Vertrauen und entwickelt sich zu einer richtigen Schmusekatze. Anderen Katzen gegenüber zeigt sie sich – abgesehen von ihren Kitten – bislang neutral. Wie sie sich langfristig mit Artgenossen verhält, wird sich mit der Zeit zeigen.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪
Shelter
Tierheim Northeim
Living with Gia
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim NortheimLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Gia home

What you'll need for Gia 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 Gia

What life with Gia looks like

Gia is a large adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Northeim.

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 Gia, answered.

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