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Kerstin

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 10 years

Kerstin was successfully rehomed in July 2016... ... My name is Kerstin. I am female, spayed and born around 2012. I have been waiting for a new home since January 2016. This is what my caretakers say about me: Kerstin is a stray from one of our contract municipalities. She is beautiful, but she is often overlooked here because she tends to avoid visitors, especially when they approach her. She is slowly gaining trust, but she is not entirely sure yet. In the box, she is the ultimate snuggler, which surprises us because she always hides in the room. If you are patient and wait, you can also win her over, but it takes patience. With food training, Kerstin can be convinced that petting is great, because she actually enjoys it, she just doesn't have the courage. For Kerstin, time is an important option that you must give her. A quieter household, perhaps with a single person, or maybe with the possibility of free roaming later would be nice. But not a requirement... Who wants to spend the evening not watching TV, but rather getting to know the beautiful Kerstin with her unmistakable gaze? We believe that when she feels safe, she will only give her heart to the one who gives her this chance... The descriptions are impressions and recordings of the animal in our animal shelter and our foster homes. Each animal can develop differently in a new home.

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Kerstin konnte im Juli 2016 erfolgreich vermittelt werden….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Mein Name ist Kerstin. Ich bin weiblich, kastriert und circa 2012 geboren. Ich warte seit Januar 2016 auf ein neues Zuhause. Das sagen meine Betreuer über mich: Kerstin ist ein Fundtier aus einer unserer Vertragsgemeinden. Sie ist wunderschön, wird bei uns aber immer übersehen, weil sie dem Besuch eher ausweicht, vor allem, wenn er auf sie zugeht. So langsam fasst sie Vertrauen, aber so richtig sicher ist sie sich noch nicht. In der Box ist sie die absolute Schmusekatze, so das es uns wundert, das sie im Zimmer immer so untergeht. Hat man Geduld und wartet, kann man Kerstin auch beschmusen, aber es brauch Geduld.Mit einem Futtertraining ist Kerstin sicher davon zu überzeugen, das Streicheln toll ist, denn eigentlich geniesst sie es ja, sie traut sich nur nie. Für Kerstin ist also Zeit eine wichtige Option, die man ihr schenken muss. Ein eher ruhiger Haushalt, eventuell bei einer Einzelperson, vielleicht auch mit späterer Freigangmöglichkeit wären schön. Aber nicht Bedingung… Wer hat Lust, sich abends nicht dem Fernseher zu widmen, sondern eher der schönen Kerstin mit dem unverwechselbaren Blick? Wir glauben, wenn sie sich sicher fühlt, wird sie nur dem ihr Herz schenken, der ihr diese Chance einräumt… Die Beschreibungen sind Eindrücke und Aufnahmen des Tieres in unserem Tierheim und unserer Pflegestellen. Jedes Tier kann sich im neuen Zuhause anders entwickeln.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 10 years
Location
🇩🇪Grimma
Shelter
Tierheim Schkortitz
Living with Kerstin
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Bringing Kerstin home

What you'll need for Kerstin 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
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    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 Kerstin

What life with Kerstin looks like

Kerstin is a medium-sized adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierheim Schkortitz in Grimma.

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.

Grimma, Germany browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Kerstin, answered.

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