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Laia

European Shorthair · Female · Young · 3 years

Laia is a red beauty, but unfortunately very shy and anxious. Despite this, she has an incredibly sweet character and is absolutely uncomplicated. She needs time and a lot of patience to build up some trust. People are still scary for her, especially when they get too close. Laia was born wild and lived on a farm for a while. Unfortunately, she developed a bad rash around her eyes and ears, which had to be treated by a vet. Laia was therefore taken to a foster home, where she was nursed back to health and the rash gradually disappeared. She probably suffers from an autoimmune disease and is currently receiving regular cortisone tablets, under which the rash no longer occurs. They are eaten without problems with treats. It is likely that she will have to take the tablets permanently. We are looking for cat-experienced people with time, as well as a quiet home without children and other animals. She should also have enough retreat options available. She needs structure and people with responsibility who take her and love her as she is without pressure. She should not be allowed to go outside due to her illness. A secure balcony, a secure terrace or a fenced-in property should be available at all times, as she knows and loves being outside as a "wildling".

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Laia ist eine rote Schönheit, aber leider sehr scheu und ängstlich. Trotzdem hat sie einen unglaublich lieben Charakter und ist absolut unkompliziert. Sie braucht Zeit und viel Geduld, um etwas Vertrauen aufzubauen. Menschen sind für sie immer noch gruselig, vor allem, wenn sie ihr zu nahe kommen. Laia wurde wild geboren und lebte eine Weile auf einem Bauernhof. Leider entwickelte sie dort einen schlimmen Ausschlag um die Augen und Ohren, der tierärztlich behandelt werden musste. Laia kam deshalb auf eine Pflegestelle, wo sie wieder aufgepäppelt wurde und der Ausschlag nach und nach zurück ging. Sie leidet vermutlich an einer Autoimmunerkrankung und bekommt derzeit regelmäßig Kortisontabletten, unter denen der Ausschlag nicht mehr auftrat. Mit Leckerli werden sie problemlos gefressen. Vermutlich wird sie die Tabletten jedoch dauerhaft nehmen müssen. Für Laia suchen wir katzenerfahrene Menschen mit Zeit, sowie ein ruhiges Zuhause ohne Kinder und weitere Tiere. Ihr sollten auch genügend Rückzugsmöglichkeiten zur Verfügung stehen. Sie braucht Struktur und Menschen mit Verantwortung, die sie ohne Erwartungsdruck so nehmen und lieben wie sie ist. Sie sollte wegen ihrer Erkrankung keinen Freigang erhalten. Ein gesicherter Balkon, eine gesicherte Terrasse oder ein eingezäuntes Grundstück sollte auf jeden Fall vorhanden sein, da sie als „Wildling“ das „Draußen-sein“ kennt und liebt.

Size
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Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Diez
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Diez
Living with Laia
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Diez · DiezLearn about European Shorthair →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Laia home

What you'll need for Laia 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 Laia

What life with Laia looks like

Laia is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierschutzverein Diez in Diez.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Diez, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Laia, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Laia?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierschutzverein Diez handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Laia on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Laia if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierschutzverein Diez 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Laia 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 Laia 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 Tierschutzverein Diez early rather than rehoming privately; they know Laia 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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