How do I contact the shelter about Kahla?

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

Can I adopt Kahla if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Gelsenkirchen 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 Kahla 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 Kahla 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 Gelsenkirchen early rather than rehoming privately; they know Kahla 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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Kahla

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 4 years

Kahla - Love goes through the stomach. Kahla is a friendly black female cat who likes people and gets along well with other cats. And then there's one thing Kahla finds quite important: food. Kahla definitely belongs to the cats who think meals were invented completely unnecessarily to limit them to certain times of the day. She would like to receive several portions throughout the day - and probably wouldn't mind if "several" means quite a lot. In her new home, you can use her enthusiasm for food sensibly and distribute the daily ration into many smaller meals. Occupation around food is also allowed. Kahla can move in with a suitable existing cat and children are also welcome to join the family. A secure balcony should also be available so she can sniff the air, observe and enjoy some cat TV outside. Now all that's missing are people who love Kahla as much as Kahla loves her dinner. And her breakfast. And her second breakfast.

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🐾Kahla – Liebe geht durch den Magen.🖤🏡 Kahla ist eine freundliche schwarze Katzendame, die Menschen gerne mag und sich bei uns auch mit anderen Katzen verträglich zeigt.🖤🐱 Und dann gibt es da noch eine Sache, die Kahla ziemlich wichtig findet: Futter.😄🍽️ Kahla gehört definitiv zu den Katzen, die der Meinung sind, dass man Mahlzeiten völlig unnötigerweise erfunden hat, um sie auf bestimmte Uhrzeiten zu begrenzen. Sie möchte gerne mehrere Portionen über den Tag verteilt bekommen – und hätte vermutlich auch nichts dagegen, wenn „mehrere“ ziemlich viele bedeutet.😂 Im neuen Zuhause darf man ihre Begeisterung fürs Essen also gerne sinnvoll nutzen und die Tagesration auf viele kleinere Mahlzeiten verteilen. Beschäftigung rund ums Futter darf natürlich ebenfalls dazugehören.🧩🐾 Kahla kann zu einer passenden vorhandenen Katze ziehen und auch Kinder dürfen gerne zur Familie gehören. Ein gesicherter Balkon sollte ebenfalls vorhanden sein, damit sie draußen Luft schnuppern, beobachten und ein bisschen Katzen-TV genießen kann.🌿☀️ Jetzt fehlen eigentlich nur noch Menschen, die Kahla genauso gernhaben wie Kahla ihr Abendessen. Und ihr Frühstück. Und ihr zweites Frühstück.😄🖤

Size

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Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇩🇪Gelsenkirchen

Shelter

Tierheim Gelsenkirchen

Living with Kahla

✓Spayed
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Tierheim Gelsenkirchen · Gelsenkirchen Learn about European Shorthair →

More cats in Gelsenkirchen →More cats in Germany →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Kahla home

What you'll need for Kahla in week one.

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About Kahla

What life with Kahla looks like

Kahla is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Gelsenkirchen in Gelsenkirchen.

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.

Gelsenkirchen, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Kahla, answered.

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