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Adopt Irene

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www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRuTeNaChmw The female cat Irene was found homeless right in front of the animal shelter back in 2021. Although she had a tattoo, she was not registered, and despite the shelter's efforts, no owner could be found. Irene seems to have had no good, or perhaps no experiences at all with humans, as she does not want to be confined or touched. Therefore, since we found her, she has been living on the grounds of the our shelter. However, this is, of course, not a real home. Even Irene longs for a warm spot where she can find security and a full food bowl. Even though she is not a cuddly cat, she deserves a real home too. She is an enthusiastic mouse catcher and very loyal to her territory. She is looking for understanding cat lovers who can offer her a warm shelter (it could also be a workshop, a boiler room, or a warm cowshed) with a cat door. She needs safe retreat options and loves elevated resting places with a good view. Who is up for a challenge and can finally provide Irene with the living space she deserves?

Read original (de)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRuTeNaChmw Die Katzendame Irene wurde bereits 2021 herrenlos direkt vor dem Tierheim gefunden. Da sie zwar tätowiert, doch leider nicht registriert war, konnte das Tierheim, trotz reger Bemühungen keinen Besitzer ausfindig machen. Irene scheint keine guten oder vielleicht auch gar keine Erfahrungen mit Menschen gemacht zu haben, denn sie möchte sich weder einengen (einsperren) noch berühren lassen. Deshalb lebt sie, seit dem wir sie aufgefunden haben, bei uns auf dem Tierheim Gelände. Doch das ist natürlich kein richtiges Zuhause. Auch Irene sehnt sich nach einem warmen Plätzchen wo sie Geborgenheit und einen vollen Futternapf findet. Auch wenn sie keine Schmusekatze ist, so hat auch sie ein richtiges Zuhause verdient. Sie ist eine begeisterte Mäusefängerin und sehr standorttreu. Sie ist auf der Suche nach verständisvollen Katzenliebhabern, die ihr einen warmen Unterschlupf (kann auch eine Werkstatt, ein Heizraum, ein warmer Kuhstall sein) mit Katzenklappe bieten können. Sie braucht sichere Rückzugsmöglichkeiten und liebt erhöhte Liegeplätze mit guter Aussicht. Wer ist auf der Suche nach einer Herausforderung und kann Irene endlich den Lebensplatz bieten, den sie auch verdient hat?

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Forchheim
Shelter
Tierheim Forchheim
Living with Irene
  • Microchipped
  • Good with cats
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Cared for by Tierheim Forchheim · Forchheim

Listed 6 days ago

Bringing Irene home

What you'll need for Irene in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Irene

What life with Irene looks like

Irene is a adult cat waiting at Tierheim Forchheim in Forchheim.

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 Irene, answered.

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