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Hedwig

European Shorthair · Unknown · Young · 1 year

Start / Animals / Cats / Cat / Hedwig (in trial placement since 12.02.26)Hedwig (in trial placement since 12.02.26)08.10.2025. Breed: EKHGender: female. Color: black with white spots: 2015Found at: Hilders Categories: Cat, Cats, Animals Description DescriptionSenior Hedwig has several "construction sites" and therefore still sits in a single cage and must still be medically attended to. An assessment of her behavior cannot be given at this time. Info: The animal descriptions are based on observations at the animal shelter or information from third parties and do not represent guaranteed characteristics!Hedwig (in trial placement since 12.02.26)08.10.2025. Breed: EKHGender: female. Color: black with white spots: 2015Found at: Hilders08.10.2025. Breed: EKHGender: female. Color: black with white spots: 2015Found at: HildersDescriptionSenior Hedwig has several "construction sites" and therefore still sits in a single cage and must still be medically attended to. An assessment of her behavior cannot be given at this time. Info: The animal descriptions are based on observations at the animal shelter or information from third parties and do not represent guaranteed characteristics!

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Start / Tiere / Katzen / Katze / Hedwig (wohnt auf Probe 12.02.26)Hedwig (wohnt auf Probe 12.02.26)08.10.2025. Rasse: EKHGeschlecht: weiblich. Farbe: schwarz mit weißgeb: 2015Fundort: Hilders Kategorien: Katze, Katzen, Tiere Beschreibung BeschreibungSeniorin Hedwig hat mehrere „Baustellen“ und sitzt deshalb immer noch in einer Einzelbox und muss noch medizi­nisch versorgt werden. Eine Einschätzung ihres Verhaltens kann man deshalb noch nicht geben. Info: Die Tierbe­schrei­bungen basieren auf Beobach­tungen im Tierheim oder auf Infor­ma­tionen Dritter und stellen keine zugesi­cherten Eigen­schaften dar!Hedwig (wohnt auf Probe 12.02.26)08.10.2025. Rasse: EKHGeschlecht: weiblich. Farbe: schwarz mit weißgeb: 2015Fundort: Hilders Kategorien: Katze, Katzen, Tiere08.10.2025. Rasse: EKHGeschlecht: weiblich. Farbe: schwarz mit weißgeb: 2015Fundort: HildersBeschreibungSeniorin Hedwig hat mehrere „Baustellen“ und sitzt deshalb immer noch in einer Einzelbox und muss noch medizi­nisch versorgt werden. Eine Einschätzung ihres Verhaltens kann man deshalb noch nicht geben. Info: Die Tierbe­schrei­bungen basieren auf Beobach­tungen im Tierheim oder auf Infor­ma­tionen Dritter und stellen keine zugesi­cherten Eigen­schaften dar!

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Fulda
Shelter
Tierheim Fulda
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Hedwig home

What you'll need for Hedwig 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
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    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 Hedwig

What life with Hedwig looks like

Hedwig is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Fulda in Fulda.

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 Hedwig, answered.

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