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Gina

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 6 years

Gina Gina, the beautiful lucky cat, was born in 2020/2021. She is vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. Gina originally comes from a feeding station in Witten. She lived outdoors for a few months and surely had owners before that. Gina is looking for a calm home where she can settle in at her own pace, with patience. This pretty girl is calm and sensitive by nature, sociable, peaceful, and at first still a bit unsure. The insecurity fades after an adjustment period, and then she shows herself to be confident, demanding and more self-assured. She very much enjoys receiving attention from her person, but she is quite capable of keeping herself busy and simply doing "her own thing." When playing, she tends to show her laid-back side; she prefers relaxed hunting and puzzle games, such as a treat-dispensing board. She is also very curious and enjoys discovering new things. This sweetheart is not a constantly cuddly cat: when she feels like cuddling, she comes to you herself and enjoys it to the fullest. However, in some situations she clearly shows when she no longer wants to be petted. She uses her claws and sometimes her teeth, but never in a way that causes serious injury. Cat-experienced people will quickly learn to read Gina, so they can stop petting her in time. In her foster home it became clear that Gina prefers to be the only princess and to have her people all to herself. Gina is very open toward calm, non-pushy dogs. Children living in the household should be at least 12 years old and be able to accept Gina's boundaries. To be happy, our pretty lucky cat needs a secured balcony, but she can also be given supervised outdoor access in a quiet, safe area.

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Gina Gina, die schöne Glückskatze, wurde 2020/2021 geboren, ist geimpft, gechipt und kastriert. Ursprünglich kommt Gina von einer Futterstelle in Witten. Einige Monate hat sie draußen gelebt und hatte zuvor sicherlich mal Besitzer. Gina sucht ein ruhiges Zuhause, in dem sie sich mit Geduld und nach ihrem eigenen Tempo einleben kann. Die Hübsche ist vom Wesen her ruhig und sensibel, gesellig, friedlich und anfänglich noch etwas unsicher. Die Unsicherheit legt sich nach einer Eingewöhnungszeit, dann zeigt sie sich selbstbewusst, fordernd und selbstsicherer. Sie genießt es sehr, Aufmerksamkeit von ihrem Menschen zu bekommen, ist aber durchaus in Lage, sich selbst zu beschäftigen und einfach „ihr Ding“ zu machen. Beim Spielen zeigt sie sich eher von der gemütlichen Seite, sie bevorzugt entspannte Jagd- und Intelligenzspiele, wie z. B. ein Fummelbrett. Dazu ist sie sehr neugierig und entdeckt gern Neues. Die Süße ist keine Dauerschmusekatze, wenn sie Lust auf Kuscheln hat, kommt sie selbst auf einen zu und genießt in vollen Zügen. Allerdings zeigt sie in manchen Situationen deutlich, wenn sie keine Lust mehr hat, gestreichelt zu werden. Sie setzt ihre Krallen und manchmal auch ihre Zähne ein, aber niemals so, daß ernste Verletzungen entstehen. Katzenerfahrene Menschen werden Gina schnell lesen lernen können, um somit rechtzeitig mit dem Streicheln aufzuhören. In der Pflegestelle hat sich gezeigt, dass Gina lieber Einzelprinzessin ist und ihre Menschen ganz für sich hat. Gina ist ruhigen, nicht aufdringlichen Hunden gegenüber sehr aufgeschlossen. Im Haushalt lebende Kinder sollten nicht unter 12 Jahre alt sein und Ginas Grenzen akzeptieren können. Zum Glücklichsein benötigt unsere hübsche Glückskatze einen abgesicherten Balkon, kann aber auch in einer ruhigen, sicheren Gegend Freigang bekommen.

Size
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Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Bochum
Shelter
KIS Ruhr – Katzen in Schwierigkeiten
Living with Gina
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by KIS Ruhr – Katzen in Schwierigkeiten · BochumLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Gina home

What you'll need for Gina in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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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
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    Covered Litter Box

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    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

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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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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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    €30–60

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About Gina

What life with Gina looks like

Gina is an adult mixed breed cat waiting at KIS Ruhr – Katzen in Schwierigkeiten in Bochum.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Bochum, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

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. KIS Ruhr – Katzen in Schwierigkeiten 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 — KIS Ruhr – Katzen in Schwierigkeiten 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 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 KIS Ruhr – Katzen in Schwierigkeiten 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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