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Katana

European Shorthair · Female

The 2-year-old cat, Katana, barely survived. Shortly after becoming a mother, she was severely attacked by the family dog and suffered multiple jaw fractures as well as severe head injuries. Since her owners could not afford the necessary surgery, we took over Katana's care. During the operation, part of her upper jaw had to be removed. All the more we are pleased that she is now eating well and bravely fighting back into life. She will remain marked for her entire life, but examinations showed everything is fine. We are looking for a home for her, preferably with a nice second cat. There should not be a dog in the new home.

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Die 2-jährige Katana hat nur knapp überlebt. Kurz nachdem sie Mama geworden war, wurde sie vom Familienhund schwer angegriffen und erlitt unter anderem mehrere Kieferbrüche sowie schwere Kopfverletzungen.Da ihre Besitzer die notwendige Operation nicht finanzieren konnten, haben wir Katana übernommen. Bei der OP musste ein Teil ihres Oberkiefers entfernt werden. Umso mehr freuen wir uns, dass sie inzwischen gut frisst und sich tapfer ins Leben zurückkämpft.Sie bleibt für ihr ganzes Leben gezeichnetm, allerdings zeigten die Untersuchungen, das alles soweit in Ordnung ist. Wir suchen ein Zuhause für sie, gerne mit netter Zweitkatze. Hund sollte es im neuen Zuhause nicht geben.

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierheim Frankenthal
Living with Katana
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Frankenthal · GermanyLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Katana home

What you'll need for Katana 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 Katana

What life with Katana looks like

Katana is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Frankenthal 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 Katana, answered.

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