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Katinka

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Young · 1 year

Große Aufregung im Internet: Als die zierliche Katinka gefunden wurde gab es unter dem Hilfeaufruf viele Ratschläge wie z. B. „Lass sie doch laufen!“ oder „Nicht in ein Tierheim in Gefangenschaft!“ Ein Glück haben Katinkas Finder nicht weggeschaut denn im Tierheim Melle war sofort klar: Katinka brauchte dringend Hilfe! Von außen unsichtbar war Katinka allerdings tatsächlich schwer verletzt: Sie hatte einen schlimmen Bauchbruch sowie eine nicht unerhebliche Lungenproblematik durch massive Gewalteinwirkung (z. B. ein Unfall) erlitten. Nach intensiver Stabilisierung wurde Katinka erfolgreich in einer Tierklinik operiert. Zudem schlug sich Katinka mit einem quälenden Durchfall herum. Schnell stand fest: Das Katzenmädchen hat einen sensiblen Magen und benötigt hypoallergenes Futter (nicht wirklich teurer als normales, gutes Futter!). Seit Tag 1 dieser Futterumstellung ist Katinka komplett beschwerdefrei. Wer schenkt Katinka ein Zuhause? Heute ist die 1 Jahr alte Katze wieder rundum fit, super neugierig, sehr temperamentvoll und verspielt. Da sie aktuell noch etwas misstrauisch ist, suchen wir Katzenkenner, die ihre Sprache verstehen. Nach der Eingewöhnung braucht Katinka unbedingt wieder Freigang. Möchtest Du Katinka die Chance auf ein glückliches Leben bieten? Dann melde Dich bei uns!

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Melle
Shelter
Tierheim Melle
Cared for by Tierheim Melle · MelleLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Katinka home

What you'll need for Katinka 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 Katinka

What life with Katinka looks like

Katinka is a large young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierheim Melle in Melle.

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.

Melle, Germany browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Katinka, answered.

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