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Adopt Jacky

Mixed Breed · Female

Ready to move out! 🐱 Jacky has become very close friends with tomcat Chili – could there be a shared happy ending? The two play, cuddle, and are deeply bonded—a true heart-and-soul team. Jacky is similar to Chili: • Rather sensitive and initially reserved • Once familiar, cuddly and affectionate Health: • Chronic herpes infection • Requires regular eye ointment / drops 🏡 Looking for a home Our greatest wish is for both cats to be adopted together. The ideal home would be: • Quiet, without much commotion • Cat-friendly environment with ample space • Suitable for apartment living • Ideally with a secured balcony or safe outdoor access A house with a secure balcony would be a dream come true for these two. 💚 We’re looking for people with heart, patience, and a strong sense of responsibility—individuals who will provide these special cats with a stable, loving home and truly honor their needs. PROFILE At our shelter since 17.06. Best placed with a resident cat (second-cat home).

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Bereit zum Auszug! 🐱 Jacky hat sich eng mit Kater Chili angefreundet – gibt es vielleicht ein gemeinsames Happy End?Die beiden spielen, kuscheln und orientieren sich stark aneinander — ein echtes Herz-und-Seele-Team. Jacky ist ähnlich wie Chili:• eher sensibel und anfangs zurückhaltend• nach Kennenlernen verschmust und liebGesundheitlich:• chronische Herpesinfektion• benötigt regelmäßig Augensalbe / Tropfen 🏡 Zuhause gesuchtUnser großer Wunsch wäre, dass beide gemeinsam ausziehen dürfen. Geeignet ist:• ruhiges Zuhause ohne viel Trubel• katzengerechte Umgebung mit ausreichend Platz• Wohnungshaltung möglich• ideal mit gesichertem Balkon oder gesichertem FreigangEin Haus mit sicherem Balkon wäre für die zwei ein Traum. 💚 Wir suchen Menschen mit Herz, Geduld und Verantwortungsbewusstsein — die diesen besonderen Katzen ein stabiles, liebevolles Zuhause geben und ihre Bedürfnisse ernst nehmen. STECKBRIEF Im Tierheim seit 17.06.24 Alter ca 2023 Rasse EHK - braun/dunkelgrau getigert Geschlecht weiblich kastriert Abgabegrund Fundtier Als Zweitkatze gemeinsam mit Kater Chili wäre ein Traum Haltung Wohnungshaltung mit gesichertem Freigang/Balkon Diese Seite teilen

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutz Kinzig-Main e.V. (Tierheim Gelnhausen)
Living with Jacky
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Cared for by Tierschutz Kinzig-Main e.V. (Tierheim Gelnhausen) · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Jacky home

What you'll need for Jacky 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
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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 Jacky

What life with Jacky looks like

Jacky is a large adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierschutz Kinzig-Main e.V. (Tierheim Gelnhausen) 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 Jacky, answered.

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