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Kiriko

European Shorthair · Female · Young · 2 years

Kiriko is one of our mother cats. She was caught by Streunerhilfe Remscheid and was allowed to give birth to her babies and raise them lovingly in safety at our shelter. Kiriko is still very shy and reserved. She needs patient people who give her time and show her that she is safe in her new home. With calmness and empathy, she will surely gain more trust step by step. Kiriko is compatible with other cats. Therefore, she will only be placed with an existing cat or together with one of our cats. We wish Kiriko a quiet home with people who give her the time she needs.

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Kiriko ist eine unserer Mamakatzen. Sie wurde von der Streunerhilfe Remscheid eingefangen und durfte bei uns in Sicherheit ihre Babys zur Welt bringen und liebevoll aufziehen. Noch ist Kiriko sehr scheu und zurückhaltend. Sie braucht geduldige Menschen, die ihr Zeit geben und ihr zeigen, dass sie in ihrem neuen Zuhause sicher ist. Mit Ruhe und Einfühlungsvermögen wird sie sicherlich Schritt für Schritt mehr Vertrauen fassen. Kiriko ist mit anderen Katzen verträglich. Deshalb wird sie nur zu einer bereits vorhandenen Katze oder gemeinsam mit einer unserer Katzen vermittelt. Für Kiriko wünschen wir uns ein ruhiges Zuhause mit Menschen, die ihr die Zeit geben, die sie braucht.

Size
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Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Leverkusen
Shelter
Tierschutz Leverkusen e.V.
Living with Kiriko
  • ✓Spayed
Cared for by Tierschutz Leverkusen e.V. · LeverkusenLearn about European Shorthair →

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Kiriko home

What you'll need for Kiriko 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
    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 Kiriko

What life with Kiriko looks like

Kiriko is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierschutz Leverkusen e.V. in Leverkusen.

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.

Leverkusen, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Kiriko, answered.

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