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Gina

Female · Kitten · 4 months

Gina * approx. April 2, 2026 Gina, her siblings, and their mother were discovered behind the waste management facility in Niederzissen, right in the middle of the forest. It took many nighttime capture operations before we had all the cats in our care. The beautifully patterned tortoiseshell girl still isn't very comfortable around people; she needs more time and plenty of trust. Ideally, an already tame and social cat—someone who can gently take her paw and show her that humans aren't so bad after all—should be waiting for her in her new home. Gina is with the...

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Gina * ca. 2.April 2026 Gina, ihre Geschwister und ihre Mutter wurden hinter dem Abfallwirtschaftsbetrieb in Niederzissen mitten im Wald entdeckt. Es waren viele nächtliche Fangaktionen nötig bis wir alle Katzen hatten. Das bildhübsche Schildpattmädel ist immer noch nicht so gut an den Menschen gewöhnt, sie braucht noch Zeit und viel Vertrauen. Am besten sollte eine bestehende zahme und soziale Katze, die sie an die Pfote nimmt und ihr zeigt, dass wir Menschen doch nicht so schlimm sind, im neuen Zuhause auf sie warten. Gina ist bei der

Size
Age
Kitten · 4 months
Location
🇩🇪Schalkenbach
Shelter
Katzenschutzfreunde Rhein-Ahr-Eifel e.V.
Cared for by Katzenschutzfreunde Rhein-Ahr-Eifel e.V. · Schalkenbach

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Gina home

What you'll need for Gina 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 Gina

What life with Gina looks like

Gina is a puppy/kitten cat waiting at Katzenschutzfreunde Rhein-Ahr-Eifel e.V. in Schalkenbach.

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 Gina, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Gina?
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 Gina on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Gina 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 Gina 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 Gina 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 Gina 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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