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Hettie

European Shorthair · Female

Hello… I am Hettie. You'll recognize me among the many gray-brown/striped cats with white markings because my snout looks like I haven't licked off the cocoa milk I secretly licked from the nurse's cup, hihi… But that's just how it looks. I am very particular about my appearance, as befits a cat. Fur care is top priority. As befits a cat, I would also love a large yard where I can hunt mice and catch butterflies. Only with other cats if we get along really well.

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Huhu… ich bin Hettie. Mich erkennst du sofort unter den vielen grau-braun/getigerten Katzen mit weißen Abzeichen, denn meine Schnute sieht aus, als ob ich mir die Kakaomilch, die ich heimlich aus dem Becher der Pfleger geschleckt habe, nicht abgeleckt hätte, hihi… Aber das sieht nur so aus. Ich bin sehr auf mein Äußeres bedacht, so wie es sich für eine Katze gehört. Fellpflege ist das A & O. So wie es sich für eine Katze gehört, hätte ich auch gern einen großen Hof, wo ich Mäuse jagen & Schmetterlinge fangen kann. Zusammen mit anderen Katzen nur, wenn wir uns richtig gut verstehen. Menschen la

Size

Large

Age

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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 Hettie home

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About Hettie

What life with Hettie looks like

Hettie is a large 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 Hettie, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Hettie?: 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 Hettie on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Hettie 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 Hettie 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 Hettie 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 Hettie 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.