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Lee

European Shorthair · Female · Kitten

Submission Ground: Found kitten from April 2026. Properties/Predispositions/compatibility with others: Lee is still very shy and insecure around people. She is looking for a quiet home with the possibility of going outside. Perhaps she could also help catch mice on a farm. This cat needs outdoor access.

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Abgabegrund: Fundkatze von April 2026 Eigenschaften/Vorlieben/Verträglichkeit: Lee ist noch sehr scheu und unsicher in der Nähe von Menschen. Sie sucht ein ruhiges Zuhause mit der Möglichkeit auf Freigang. Eventuell kann sie auch als Mäusefängerin auf einem Hof aushelfen.

Size
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Age
Kitten
Location
🇩🇪Emden
Shelter
Tierheim Emden
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Lee home

What you'll need for Lee in week one.

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  1. 01
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    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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    Feliway Calming Spray

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    €18–25
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    Covered Litter Box

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    €25–45
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    Clumping Cat Litter

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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Lee

What life with Lee looks like

Lee is a puppy/kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Emden in Emden.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇩🇪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.

Emden, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Lee, answered.

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