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Hope

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 9 years

Hope is a curious and adventurous cat who loves to play. She also enjoys cuddling with her humans. She gets along with other cats as long as they don't overstep their bounds and respect her space. Hope can also live as a single princess in her new home. After an adjustment period in her new home, Hope would like to have outdoor access. Please schedule a meeting to get to know her. Contact: Phone: or

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Rasse:EKHGeschlecht:weiblich kastriert. Geboren:ca. 2022Bei uns seit:August 2026Verhalten:Hope ist eine neugierige und abenteuerlustige Katze, die gerne spielt. Aber genauso gerne die Kuscheleinheiten von ihren Menschen genießt. Sie kommt mit anderen Katzen klar, solange sie nicht zu aufdringlich sind und ihre Grenzen akzeptieren. Hope kann aber auch im neuen Zuhause als Einzelprinzessin wohnen.Hinweis(e): Nach einer Eingewöhnungszeit im neuen Zuhause möchte Hope gerne Freigang haben. Bitte vereinbaren Sie einen Termin zum Kennenlernen.Kontakt:Tel.: oder

Size
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Age
Adult · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierheim Schleswig
Living with Hope
  • ✓Spayed
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Bringing Hope home

What you'll need for Hope in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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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

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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
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    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 Hope

What life with Hope looks like

Hope is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Schleswig in Germany.

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 Hope, answered.

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