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Indira

British Shorthair · Unknown · Young · 3 years

Indira is a calm, reserved, very affectionate representative of her kind. Unfortunately, despite her youth, she has a serious heart condition that has made spaying impossible so far. She has recently been given effective heart medication, which she will likely need to continue taking, and under this medication, the situation has already improved slightly. Indira will need to have regular heart ultrasounds for the time being, so due to the lack of spaying, we are only placing her in a home setting and preferably as a single princess or with a calm, spayed companion.

DE·Show original

Indira ist eine ruhige, zurückhaltende, sehr verschmuste Vertreterin ihrer Art. Leider hat sie trotz ihrer Jugend eine schwere Herzerkrankung, die eine Kastration bisher unmöglich macht. Sie bekommt seit kurzem wirksame Herzmedikamente, die sie sicher auch weiterhin nehmen muss, und unter dieser Medikation hat sich die Situation schon leicht verbessert. Indira wird vorerst regelmäßig ein Herzultraschall bekommen müssen, daher und aufgrund der fehlenden Kastration vermitteln wir sie nur in Wohnungshaltung und gerne als Einzelprinzessin oder zu einem ruhigen, kastrierten Artgenossen.ertext

Size
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Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Saarbrücken
Shelter
Bertha-Bruch-Tierheim Saarbrücken
Living with Indira
  • ✕Neutered
Cared for by Bertha-Bruch-Tierheim Saarbrücken · SaarbrückenLearn about British Shorthair →

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Bringing Indira home

What you'll need for Indira in week one.

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  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
    Editor's pick

    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 Indira

What life with Indira looks like

Indira is a young adult british shorthair cat waiting at Bertha-Bruch-Tierheim Saarbrücken in Saarbrücken.

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.

Saarbrücken, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Indira, answered.

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