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Heidi

European Shorthair · Female

Psst… hey. Hey there, yeah, come down here. Here, under the table or do you think the table talks to you?! Ah, there you are. Hello, Heidi my name is, and I apologize that you have to bend so far down, but I really don't like being picked up. Besides, it's safer this way, because I'm hiding from Peter – he really gets too close for comfort. I'd rather explore the world on my own, as I love discovering new things, am quite curious, and know how the cat's paw works… or the tomcat's, for that matter. This cat needs outdoor access.

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Psst… hey. Hey du da, ja, komm mal hier runter. Hier, unterm Tisch oder denkst du, der Tisch redet mit dir?! Ah, da bist du. Hallo, Heidi mein Name und entschuldige, dass du dich so weit bücken musst, aber ich mag es gar nicht, hochgenommen zu werden. Außerdem ist es so sicherer, denn ich verstecke mich vor Peter – der rückt mir echt zu sehr auf den Pelz. Ich will lieber selbst die Welt erkunden, entdecke nämlich gerne neue Dinge, bin ziemlich neugierig und weiß, wie der Hase läuft… oder der Kater. Ich mag Menschen übrigens sehr, Menschen passen immer, da schmuse ich dich nach meinem Freigang

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Location

🇩🇪Rüdersdorf bei Berlin

Shelter

Meine Katzenstation

Cared for by Meine Katzenstation · Rüdersdorf bei Berlin Learn about European Shorthair →

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Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Heidi home

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About Heidi

What life with Heidi looks like

Heidi is an adult european shorthair cat waiting at Meine Katzenstation in Rüdersdorf bei Berlin.

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.

Rüdersdorf bei Berlin, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Heidi, answered.

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