How do I contact the shelter about Irma la Douce?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Katzenschutzbund Köln handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Irma la Douce on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Irma la Douce if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Katzenschutzbund Köln 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 Irma la Douce 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 Irma la Douce 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 Katzenschutzbund Köln early rather than rehoming privately; they know Irma la Douce 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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Irma la Douce

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

Irma la Douce (the Gentle, the Sweet) Age: May 1, 2025 (estimated by the veterinarian)Gender: FemaleCompatibility: Two-animal householdHousing: Apartment with secure balconyHealth: Dewormed, de-fleaed, chipped, spayed, vaccinated (cold/disease), negative test (FIV/FeLV)Adoption Fee: 230 EurosIrma la Douce came to us about two months ago as a shy mother cat, and the first veterinary check revealed that this "light girl" was already pregnant again. At the end of this new pregnancy, the babies unfortunately did not make it despite an emergency cesarean section - the small body could not handle it so close together...Irma la Douce has since fully recovered and is now a young, curious, very playful and active little cat, who initially flees from strangers, but her lion's heart and curiosity drive her to face new things. So she has taken a liking to the caressing hand of the caregiver Dosie, and the vacuum cleaner no longer scares her.Irma la Douce has no problem with the cat and cat of the current foster home - she is rather defensive, but does not let everything happen to her and would get along well with socially compatible congeners.She is still shy around strangers, but she jumps onto the bed or sofa to the caregiver Dosie to get a few strokes, purring and purring - but she is not (yet?) a lap cat.She is not familiar with small children and dogs.This little cat - compared to the EKH cats in the foster home - is only half a portion and will remain so.Who will accompany the former "light girl" Irma la Douce further on her way to a respectable life?Please fill out the adoption application. I am interested in this cat

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Irma la Douce (die Sanfte, die Süsse) Alter: 01.05.2025 (vom Tierarzt geschätzt)Geschlecht: weiblichVerträglichkeit: ZweittiertHaltung: Wohnung mit gesichertem BalkonGesundheit: entwurmt, entfloht, gechippt, kastriert, geimpft (Schnupfen/Seuche), negativ getestet (FIV/FeLV)Schutzgebühr: 230 Euro Irma la Douce kam vor gut 2 Monaten als scheue Mutterkatze zu uns und beim ersten Tierarzt-Check stellte sich heraus, dass dieses „leichte Mädchen“ bereits wieder trächtig ist. Am Ende dieser erneuten Trächtigkeit haben es die Babys trotz Not-Kaiserschnitt leider alle nicht geschafft – so kurz hintereinander konnte der kleine Körper das nicht leisten…Irma la Douce hat sich inzwischen vollständig erholt und ist nun einfach eine junge, neugierige, sehr spiel- und bewegungsfreudige kleine Katze, die zwar bei Unbekanntem erstmal die Flucht ergreift, aber ihr Löwenherz und ihre Neugierde treiben sie doch auch immer wieder, sich Neuem zu stellen. So hat sie inzwischen Gefallen an der streichelnden Hand der Pflege-Dosie gefunden und auch der Saugroboter schreckt sie nicht mehr.Mit Katze und Kater der jetzigen Pflegestelle hat Irma la Douce kein Problem – sie ist eher defensiv, lässt sich aber auch nicht alles gefallen und käme mit sozialverträglichen Artgenossen sicher klar.Bei fremden Menschen ist sie noch scheu, zur Pflege-Dosie kommt sie aber schon auf’s Bett oder Sofa gehüpft um sich maunzend, gurrend und schnurrend ein paar Streicheleinheiten abzuholen – eine Schoßkatze ist sie aber (noch?) nicht.Kleine Kinder und Hunde kennt sie bislang nicht.Dieses kleine Kätzchen – ist im Vergleich zu den EKH-Katzen der Pflegestelle nur eine ½ Portion und wird dies auch bleiben.Wer begleitet das ehemals „leichte Mädchen“ Irma la Douce weiter auf dem Weg in ein ehrbares Leben?Bitte füllen Sie die Vermittlungsanfrage gerne aus. Ich interessiere mich für diese Katze Weitere Katzen entdecken

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Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇩🇪Köln

Shelter

Katzenschutzbund Köln

Living with Irma la Douce

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✓Microchipped
✕Good with kids

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About Irma la Douce

What life with Irma la Douce looks like

Irma la Douce is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Katzenschutzbund Köln in Köln.

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 Irma la Douce, answered.

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