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Kirby

European Shorthair · Male

Little Whirlwind Kirby is looking for his big adventure! Our little Kirby had a pretty exciting start with us: he was found on the canopy of a high-rise building and had to be rescued by the fire department. Unfortunately, no owner has contacted us - so the little guy is now looking for his own home. Kirby is just about 3 months old and has already been vaccinated and chipped by us. And it will definitely not be boring with him! Kirby is a real little whirlwind: he wants to climb, romp, play and discover the world. When the energy is eventually used up, cuddling and pampering is also a must. We are looking for a home for Kirby where there is already a cat of similar age. His future playmate should be at most a few months older so that the two can play, wrestle, cuddle and grow up together.

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Kleiner Wirbelwind Kirby sucht sein großes Abenteuer! Unser kleiner Kirby hatte einen ziemlich aufregenden Start bei uns: Er wurde auf dem Vordach eines Hochhauses gefunden und musste von der Feuerwehr gerettet werden. Leider hat sich kein Besitzer bei uns gemeldet – deshalb sucht der kleine Mann nun sein eigenes Zuhause. Kirby ist gerade einmal ca. 3 Monate jung und wurde von uns bereits geimpft und gechipt. Und langweilig wird es mit ihm garantiert nicht! Kirby ist ein richtiger kleiner Wirbelwind: Er möchte klettern, toben, spielen und die Welt entdecken. Ist die Energie dann irgendwann aufgebraucht, darf aber auch das Kuscheln und Schmusen auf keinen Fall fehlen. Für Kirby suchen wir ein Zuhause, in dem bereits eine etwa gleichaltrige Katze lebt. Sein zukünftiger Spielkamerad sollte höchstens ein paar Monate älter sein, damit die beiden gemeinsam spielen, raufen, kuscheln und groß werden können. Eine

Size
Small
Age
—
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierheimverein Erfurt
Living with Kirby
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Microchipped
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Bringing Kirby home

What you'll need for Kirby 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 Kirby

What life with Kirby looks like

Kirby is a small adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheimverein Erfurt in Germany.

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.

Germany, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Kirby, answered.

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