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Hertha

Mixed Breed · Female

Hertha is currently living in the animal shelter. During her stay in a foster home, she developed wonderfully: she became increasingly curious, slowly gained trust in people and allowed more closeness and petting in quiet moments. Her playful side also became more and more apparent. In the shelter, Hertha has become more cautious again due to the many changing people, the unrest and the stress at the moment. She therefore needs some time and people who approach her with patience and empathy. We are sure that she can thaw out again in a quiet, stable home and build on her positive experiences in the foster home. In the group room, Hertha has already made many new friendships with cats and gets along well with other cats.

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Hertha lebt derzeit im Tierheim. Während ihres Aufenthalts auf einer Pflegestelle entwickelte sie sich wunderbar: Sie wurde zunehmend neugieriger, fasste langsam Vertrauen zu den Menschen und ließ in ruhigen Momenten immer mehr Nähe und Streicheleinheiten zu. Auch ihre verspielte Seite kam dabei immer deutlicher zum Vorschein. Im Tierheim ist Hertha durch die vielen wechselnden Menschen, die Unruhe und den Stress momentan wieder vorsichtiger geworden. Sie braucht deshalb etwas Zeit und Menschen, die ihr mit Geduld und Einfühlungsvermögen begegnen. Wir sind sicher, dass sie in einem ruhigen, beständigen Zuhause wieder auftauen und an ihre positiven Erfahrungen auf der Pflegestelle anknüpfen kann. Im Gruppenraum hat Hertha bereits viele neue Katzenfreundschaften geknüpft und kommt auch mit anderen Katzen gut zurecht. Eine gemeinsame

Size

Small

Age

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Location

🇩🇪Aurich

Shelter

Tierheim Aurich (Animal Welfare Aurich e.V.)

Cared for by Tierheim Aurich (Animal Welfare Aurich e.V.) · Aurich Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Hertha home

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About Hertha

What life with Hertha looks like

Hertha is a small adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierheim Aurich (Animal Welfare Aurich e.V.) in Aurich.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Hertha, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Hertha?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Aurich (Animal Welfare Aurich e.V.) handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Hertha on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Hertha if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Aurich (Animal Welfare Aurich 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Hertha 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 Hertha 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 Aurich (Animal Welfare Aurich e.V.) early rather than rehoming privately; they know Hertha 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.