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Kalinka

European Shorthair · Female · Young · 1 year

Kalinka is a pretty, slender, tri-colored cat who is actually quite easygoing. Despite this, she has not found a new home yet. She doesn't like other cats very much, so she is looking for a single-cat placement with outdoor access. Kalinka enjoys being petted, but she is not a constant cuddler. She is happy when people take the time to play with her. She sneezes from time to time, and medication has not been successful. It is likely that the mild cold is chronic, meaning it cannot be treated. This small flaw must simply be accepted. Otherwise, she is healthy and would certainly be happy to move into a new home soon.

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Kalinka ist ein hübsche schlanke dreifarbige Kätzin, die eigentlich recht unkompliziert ist. Trotzdem hat sie bisher noch kein neues Zuhause gefunden. Andere Katzen mag sie nicht so sehr gerne, sucht also einen Einzelplatz mit Freigangmöglichkeit. Kalinka lässt sich gerne streicheln, ist aber keine Dauerschmuserin. Sie freut sich, wenn sich die Menschen auch mal Zeit nehmen, um mit ihr zu spielen. Von Zeit zu Zeit niest sie ein wenig, eine medikamentöse Behandlung hat keinen Erfolg gebracht. Vermutlich ist der leichte Schnupfen also chronisch, d. h. nicht behandelbar. Diesen kleinen Makel muss man einfach in Kauf nehmen. Ansonsten ist sie gesund und würde sich bestimmt freuen, wenn sie bald in ein neues Heim ziehen könnte.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Darmstadt
Shelter
Tierheim Darmstadt
Living with Kalinka
  • Spayed
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Darmstadt · DarmstadtLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Kalinka home

What you'll need for Kalinka 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 Kalinka

What life with Kalinka looks like

Kalinka is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Darmstadt in Darmstadt.

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 Kalinka, answered.

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