How do I contact the shelter about Kelly?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Gelsenkirchen handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Kelly on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Kelly if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Gelsenkirchen 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 Kelly 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 Kelly 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 Gelsenkirchen early rather than rehoming privately; they know Kelly 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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Kelly

European Shorthair · Female

Kelly - People? Yes! Other cats? Absolutely not. 😄❤️ Kelly's situation is actually pretty straightforward: she loves people. Other cats... well, they can live elsewhere in her opinion. 😄🐱 Kelly loves being close to people and is very affectionate and people-oriented with us. She enjoys attention and time together - and small children are also welcome in her future home. ❤️ With her fellow felines, however, her enthusiasm is quite different: Kelly doesn't like other cats at all and therefore wants to live as a single cat. And we take this wish seriously. After all, not every cat needs a feline companion to be happy. 🐾 We are looking for a loving home for Kelly in apartment living with a secure balcony where she can enjoy the sun, fresh air, and exciting observation posts. 🌿☀️ So if you're not looking for a second cat, but a pretty little tigress who prefers to give her love entirely to her humans: Kelly is waiting for you. ❤️🐾

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🐾Kelly – Menschen? Jaaa! Andere Katzen? Auf gar keinen Fall.😄❤️ Bei Kelly ist die Sache eigentlich ziemlich schnell erklärt: Menschen findet sie großartig.Andere Katzen … nun ja. Die können ihrer Meinung nach gerne woanders wohnen.😄🐱 Kelly liebt die Nähe zu Menschen und zeigt sich bei uns sehr lieb und menschenbezogen.Aufmerksamkeit und gemeinsame Zeit nimmt sie gerne – und auch kleine Kinder dürfen in ihrem zukünftigen Zuhause leben.❤️ Bei ihren Artgenossen sieht die Begeisterung dagegen ganz anders aus: Kelly mag andere Katzen überhaupt nicht und möchte deshalb unbedingt als Einzelkatze leben. Und diesen Wunsch nehmen wir ernst.Schließlich muss nicht jede Katze einen Katzenkumpel haben, um glücklich zu sein.🐾 Viel wichtiger sind Kelly ihre Menschen – und die hätte sie im neuen Zuhause dann bitte gerne für sich. 🥰 🏡Für Kelly suchen wir ein liebevolles Zuhause in Wohnungshaltung mit gesichertem Balkon, auf dem sie Sonne, frische Luft und spannende Beobachtungsposten genießen kann.🌿☀️ Wer also keine zweite Katze sucht, sondern eine hübsche kleine Tigerin,die ihre Liebe lieber vollständig an ihre Menschen verteilt: Kelly wartet auf Euch.❤️🐾

Size

Large

Age

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Location

🇩🇪Gelsenkirchen

Shelter

Tierheim Gelsenkirchen

Living with Kelly

✓Good with cats
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Tierheim Gelsenkirchen · Gelsenkirchen Learn about European Shorthair →

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Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Kelly home

What you'll need for Kelly in week one.

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About Kelly

What life with Kelly looks like

Kelly is a large adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Gelsenkirchen in Gelsenkirchen.

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.

Gelsenkirchen, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Kelly, answered.

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