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Leya

Female · Young · 1 year

Hello, I am Leya! I have been at the animal shelter since: 12.08.2025, Privatabgabe Unterbringung: Wohnung Gesellschaft: I would like to stay with my partner SAYA (25325). So, I am: Accessible, friendly, and interested. I love it when you scratch my head and talk to me :) Note: Calm household, no toddlers!!! Important: I suffer from OCD (Osteochondrodysplasia) - a breed-specific genetic disease that causes cartilage and skeletal changes. Symptoms include lameness, stiffness, and behavioral changes.

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Hallo, ich bin LEYA! Im Tierheim seit: 12.08.2025, Privatabgabe Unterbringung: Wohnung Gesellschaft: Ich brauche auf jeden Fall eine nette, ruhige Zweitkatze an meiner Seite. Entweder es ist bereits so eine Samtpfote im neuen Zuhause, oder ich werde mit meiner Gefährtin SAYA (25325) gemeinsam vermittelt. :) So bin ich: Zugänglich, freundlich und interessiert. Ich liebe es, wenn du mein Köpfchen kraulst und mit mir redest :) Hinweis: Ruhiger Haushalt, keine Kleinkinder!!! Wichtig: Qualzucht. Leidet an OCD (Osteochondrodysplasie) - einer rassetypischen genetischen Krankheit, die Knorpel- und Skelettveränderungen auslöst. Symptome sind z.B. Lahmheit, Steifheit und Wesensveränderungen.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇦🇹Wels
Shelter
Tierheim Wels
Living with Leya
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✕Good with kids
  • ✕Has special needs
Cared for by Tierheim Wels · Wels
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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Leya home

What you'll need for Leya 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 Leya

What life with Leya looks like

Leya is a small young adult cat waiting at Tierheim Wels in Wels.

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.

Note from the shelter: OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder)

🇦🇹Adopting from Austria

Austrian shelters follow the federal Tierschutzgesetz framework: adopters sign a Schutzvertrag (protection contract) committing to the animal's welfare. Spay/neuter, microchip, and vaccinations are included; fees typically range €150–€350.

Wels, Austria — browse more cats in Austria.

Frequently asked

Adopting Leya, answered.

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