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Irina

Female · Young · 1 year

Irina is people-oriented with us. We are looking for a home for Irina as a second cat with/for a similarly aged companion cat, we do not place her in single ownership. Irina is a Scottish Fold and thus a breed affected by a painful condition, the cartilage defect responsible for the folded ears, which often also leads to joint and cartilage changes. At the moment, no pain or changes in the musculoskeletal system are noticeable on Irina, but the likelihood that she will develop problems later is increased. If you are interested in one of our cats, please contact us preferably by email. Describe in the email how the cat will live with you and send us a telephone number. Then a member of our animal care team will contact you. Cat descriptions are based on observations at the animal shelter or information from third parties and do not represent guaranteed characteristics.

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Irina zeigt sich bei uns menschenbezogen. Wir suchen für Irina ein Zuhause als Zweitkatze mit/bei einer ähnlich alten Partnerkatze, wir vermitteln sie nicht in eine Einzelhaltung. Irina ist eine Scotish Fold und somit eine Qualzucht, der Knorpeldefekt der für die abgeknickten Ohren verantwortlich ist, führt oft auch zu Gelenks- und Knorpelveränderungen. Bei Irina sind momentan noch keine Schmerzen oder Veränderungen am Bewegungsapparat anzumerken aber die Wahrscheinlichkeit, dass sie später Probleme bekommen wird ist erhöht. Wenn Sie Interesse an einer unserer Katzen haben, kontaktieren Sie uns bevorzugt per E-Mail. Schildern Sie uns in der Mail, wie die Katze bei Ihnen leben wird und senden Sie uns eine Telefonnummer zu. Es wird sich dann ein*e TierpflegerIn bei Ihnen melden. Tierbeschreibungen basieren auf Beobachtungen im Tierheim oder auf Informationen Dritter und stellen keine zugesicherten Eigenschaften dar.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Leipzig
Shelter
Tierheim Leipzig
Living with Irina
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Cared for by Tierheim Leipzig · Leipzig

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Irina home

What you'll need for Irina 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
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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

    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 Irina

What life with Irina looks like

Irina is a young adult cat waiting at Tierheim Leipzig in Leipzig.

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.

Leipzig, Germany browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Irina, answered.

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