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Katara

European Shorthair · Female · Kitten · 5 months

Sensitive; Affectionate; Playful; Active; Loving; Katara is looking for a home as a second cat in her age. She is very curious and brave. She needs a lot of space to run around and play. Sociable: Second cat; Owner type: Beginner;

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Sensibel; Verschmust; Verspielt; Aktiv; Lieb; Katara sucht ein Zuhause als Zweitkatze in ihrem Alter. Sie ist sehr neugierig und mutig. Sie braucht viel Platz zum Toben und Spielen. Gesellschaftsfähig: Zweitkatze; Haltertyp: Anfänger;

Size
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Age
Kitten · 5 months
Location
🇩🇪Mannheim
Shelter
Tierheim Mannheim
Living with Katara
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Tierheim Mannheim · MannheimLearn about European Shorthair →
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Listed 6 days ago

Bringing Katara home

What you'll need for Katara 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 Katara

What life with Katara looks like

Katara is a puppy/kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Mannheim in Mannheim.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇩🇪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.

Mannheim, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Katara, answered.

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