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Louis

European Shorthair · Male · Kitten · 4 months

Please note that we only place kittens in pairs or with an existing, established cat to ensure the best possible socialization. Cats raised in isolation during their infancy are significantly more likely to develop behavioral issues such as compulsive destructive behavior, excessive shyness, or house-soiling. We kindly ask for your understanding that we therefore do not place kittens in solitary confinement! Furthermore, we do not reserve animals in advance without first arranging a meet-and-greet. Louis came to our animal shelter together with his siblings Merle and Lasse as found kittens. At first, he was very shy and reserved. Thanks to his foster mother Gia and his foster brother Novo, however, he has become increasingly relaxed and has gained a great deal of trust. When it comes to people, Louis still approaches new situations cautiously and needs some time to build up trust. We would like patient and empathetic owners for him—people who will give him the time he needs to settle in at his own pace. Once he has built up trust, he will gradually reveal his curious and playful side. In principle, we only place kittens in pairs or with an already existing, age-appropriate cat so that they can play, learn, and grow up together.

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Bitte beachten Sie, dass wir Kitten nur zu zweit oder zu einer vorhandenen Erstkatze abgeben, um eine bestmögliche Sozialisierung zu gewährleisten. Katzen, die im Babyalter isoliert aufwachsen, entwickeln deutlich häufiger Verhaltensauffälligkeiten wie Zerstöungsdrang, übermäßige Scheue oder Unsauberkeit. Wir bitten um Verständnis, dass wir deshalb keine Kitten in Einzelhaltung abgeben! Zudem reservieren wir die Tiere nicht vorab ohne das ein Kennenlernen stattgefunden hat. Louis kam gemeinsam mit seinen Geschwistern Merle und Lasse als Fundkitten zu uns ins Tierheim. Anfangs war er sehr scheu und zurückhaltend. Dank seiner Ziehmama Gia und seines Ziehbruders Novo ist er jedoch immer mehr aufgetaut und hat viel Vertrauen gewonnen. Menschen gegenüber begegnet Louis neuen Situationen noch immer vorsichtig und braucht etwas Zeit, um Vertrauen zu fassen. Für ihn wünschen wir uns geduldige und einfühlsame Menschen, die ihm die Zeit geben, in seinem eigenen Tempo anzukommen. Hat er erst einmal Vertrauen gefasst, zeigt er Schritt für Schritt seine neugierige und verspielte Seite. Kitten vermitteln wir grundsätzlich nur zu zweit oder zu einer bereits vorhandenen, altersgerechten Katze, damit sie gemeinsam spielen, lernen und aufwachsen können.

Size
Age
Kitten · 4 months
Location
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Shelter
Tierheim Northeim
Living with Louis
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by Tierheim NortheimLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Louis home

What you'll need for Louis 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
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    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 Louis

What life with Louis looks like

Louis is a puppy/kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Northeim.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Louis, answered.

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