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Kara

European Shorthair · Female · Young · 3 years

husbandry: Free-run, Second cat, Breed: EKH, Color: striped, Born: 01.05.2023, Gender: female, neutered: yes, Im animal shelter since: 06.05.2025 Our Kara was found pregnant outside and brought to our animal shelter. Kara was a model mother and successfully fulfilled her maternal role. The little ones are already in loving homes. Now, our shy kitten is ready to move into her forever home. We are looking for cat-experienced people who are willing to give Kara the necessary time to build trust. This cat needs outdoor access.

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Haltung: Freigang , Zweitkatze Rasse: EKH Farbe: getigert Geb.-Datum:01.05.2023 Geschlecht: weiblich Kastriert: ja Im Tierheim seit: 06.05.2025 Unsere Kara wurde trächtig draußen gefunden, und zu uns ins Tierheim gebracht. Kara war eine Vorzeigemutter, und hat ihre Mutterrolle mit Bravour gemeistert. Die kleinen sind bereits in liebevolle Hände vermittelt. Nun ist unsere schüchterne Kätzin bereit für den Auszug in ihr für immer Zuhause. Für Kara suchen wir katzenerfahrene Menschen, die bereit sind, ihr die nötige Zeit für den Vertrauensaufbau zu geben.

Size
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Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Velbert
Shelter
Tierheim Velbert
Living with Kara
  • ✓Spayed
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Kara home

What you'll need for Kara in week one.

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  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 Kara

What life with Kara looks like

Kara is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Velbert in Velbert.

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.

Velbert, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Kara, answered.

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