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Kessy

European Shorthair · Female

Kessy. Breed: EKH. Gender: female. Age: *2019. Housing: no information. ID: T26-0457. Kessy is an outgoing, curious female cat. She has previously lived with a dog. We cannot currently say whether she gets along with other cats. Emergency animal: No. Found animal: No. Not available for adoption: Yes.

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Kessy. Rasse: EKHGeschlecht: weiblichAlter: *2019Haltung: keine AngabenKennung: T26-0457Kessy ist eine aufgeschlossene, neugierige Katzendame.Sie hat bisher mit einem Hund zusammen gelebt.Ob sie sich mit anderen Katzen verträgt können wir derzeit noch nicht sagen. Notfalltier: NeinFundtier: NeinVermittelt: Neinzurück

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Tierheim Geldern
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Bringing Kessy home

What you'll need for Kessy in week one.

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About Kessy

What life with Kessy looks like

Kessy is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Geldern in Geldern.

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.

Geldern, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Kessy, answered.

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