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Kanta

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 4 years

I am Kanta … a rather reserved, somewhat timid female cat. This is me: I was found. New situations and people can initially unsettle me. That's why I need some time to gain trust. I'm not really fond of haste – with patience and calmness I feel much more comfortable – then I show my loving and cuddly side. I wish for … a quiet home with people who have time for me. I'm looking forward to existing cat company with a similarly calm character. Do you have a great spot for me? Then contact me via the inquiry form below or by phone at Garfield House 2.

DE·Show original

Ich bin Kanta … eine eher zurückhaltende, etwas schreckhafte Katzendame. Das bin ich: Ich wurde gefunden. Neue Situationen und Menschen können mich zunächst verunsichern. Deshalb brauche ich etwas Zeit, um Vertrauen zu fassen. Hektik ist eher nicht mein Ding – mit Geduld und Ruhe fühle ich mich deutlich wohler – dann zeige ich meine liebe und schmusige Seite. Ich wünsche mir … ein ruhiges Zuhause bei Menschen, die Zeit für mich haben. Ich freue mich auf vorhandene Katzengesellschaft mit ebenfalls eher ruhigem Charakter. Hast du ein tolles Plätzchen für mich? Dann melde dich über das Anfrageformular unten oder telefonisch im Garfield-Haus 2. unter .

Size
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Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Berlin
Shelter
Tierheim Berlin
Living with Kanta
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Berlin · BerlinLearn about European Shorthair →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Kanta home

What you'll need for Kanta 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 Kanta

What life with Kanta looks like

Kanta is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Berlin in Berlin.

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.

Berlin, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Kanta, answered.

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