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Kelly

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

Gender: Female / neutered Kelly was rehomed by us as a kitten together with her sister Kira. In October 2025, the two were returned to us with heavy hearts and are now seeking new homes separately. Older children are no problem; Kelly prefers a quiet home. Kelly is looking for a home as a single cat suitable for apartment living.

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Geschlecht: Weiblich /Kastriert Kelly wurde zusammen mit ihrer Schwester Kira als Kitten von uns vermittelt. Im Oktober 2025 wurden die Beiden schweren Herzens zu uns zurückgebracht und suchen nun getrennt voneinanderein neues Heim. Ältere Kinder sind kein Problem, Kelly bevorzugt ein ruhiges Zuhause. Kelly sucht ein Zuhause als Einzelkatze in Wohnungshaltung.

Size
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Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Herford
Shelter
Tierheim Herford
Living with Kelly
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Herford · HerfordLearn about Mixed Breed →
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Kelly home

What you'll need for Kelly 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 Kelly

What life with Kelly looks like

Kelly is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierheim Herford in Herford.

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.

Herford, 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 Herford 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 Herford 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 Herford 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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