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Hanka

Female · Kitten

Breed: European Shorthair Gender: female Date of birth: approx. 2022 Color: black-and-white The cat was found as a stray near a woodpile in Obergriesheim and was rescued on January 23, 2026. From the same location came the kittens Hank & Havanna and the tomcat Hulk. Hanka is still shy around people. She is looking for patient animal lovers who can give her the time she needs to build trust and, once she has settled in, offer her the opportunity for outdoor access.

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Rasse: Europäisch Kurzhaar Geschlecht: weiblich Geburtsdatum: ca. 2022 Farbe: schwarz-weißDie Katze stammt als Streunerin von einem Holzstapel in Obergriesheim und konnten am 23.01.2026 gesichert werden. Von der gleichen Stelle kamen die Katzenkinder Hank & Havanna und Kater Hulk zu uns. Hanka ist im Umgang mit Menschen noch scheu. Sie sucht geduldige Tierfreunde die ihr die nötige Zeit geben um Vertrauen zu fassen und nach Eingewöhnung die Möglichkeit auf Freigang geben.

Size
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Age
Kitten
Location
🇩🇪Heilbronn
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Heilbronn
Living with Hanka
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Heilbronn · Heilbronn
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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Hanka home

What you'll need for Hanka in week one.

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  1. 01
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  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

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    Covered Litter Box

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    €25–45
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    Clumping Cat Litter

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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Hanka

What life with Hanka looks like

Hanka is a puppy/kitten cat waiting at Tierschutzverein Heilbronn in Heilbronn.

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.

Heilbronn, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Hanka, answered.

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