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Lucia & Hetty

European Shorthair · Female · Young · 1 year

Lucia was sighted with her siblings and her mother Lilia in a certain area where many cats live wild—sadly, she was the only one of Lilia’s kittens to make it. At the cat shelter, she met Hetty. Hetty was secured in the same area where Lucia grew up. Both understand and complement each other well. Although we don’t believe they knew each other before, we can’t rule out the possibility that Hetty also came from an earlier litter of Lilia’s and is thus Lucia’s sister. Since Lucia was clearly younger when she was secured, she could already trust us more. She is still shy and mostly hides, but she is also easily convinced to cuddle and then purrs away enthusiastically. Hetty is more skeptical towards us, especially when we want to touch her. But even shy characters like Lucia and Hetty are typical small kittens: with a toy, they quickly capture their attention and their affection. With a toy wand, they are best lured out of their hiding spots. Although both are young and playful, they are not suitable playmates for children. For them to feel safe and gradually bond, it requires experience in handling cats and a calm environment. Further cats in the household are conceivable, as long as they are not too dominant and do not bolster the young cats’ insecurity. During the day at the shelter, Lucia and Hetty are usually on the balcony. We find them either cuddled up together or separately hidden in the scratching post. After a long period of getting used to their new home, they should be able to explore the outdoors together. This cat needs outdoor access.

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Lucia wurde mit ihren Geschwistern und ihrer Mutter Lilia immer wieder in einer Gegend gesichtet, in der viele Katzen wild leben – leider hat sie es als einziges von Lilias Kitten geschafft. Im Katzenhaus hat sie dann Hetty kennengelernt. Sie wurde im gleichen Gebiet gesichert, in dem auch Lucia aufgewachsen ist. Beide verstehen und ergänzen sich gut. Wir glauben zwar nicht, dass sie sich vorher kannten, können aber nicht ausschließen, dass nicht auch Hetty aus einem früheren Wurf von Lilia stammt und somit Lucias Schwester ist. Da Lucia deutlich jünger war, als sie gesichert wurde, konnte sie schon mehr Vertrauen zu uns fassen. Sie ist zwar nach wie vor schüchtern und versteckt sich meist, lässt sich aber auch nur zu gerne zu Streicheleinheiten ‘überreden’ und schnurrt dann eifrig los. Hetty ist uns gegenüber skeptischer, insbesondere wenn man sie anfassen will. Aber auch scheue Charaktere wie Lucia und Hetty sind typische kleine Kätzchen: mit Spielzeug erobert man sehr schnell ihre Aufmerksamkeit und auch ihre Zuneigung. Mit einer Spielangel lassen sie sich am besten aus ihrem Versteck locken. Auch wenn die Beiden jung und verspielt sind, sind sie keine passenden Spielgefährten für Kinder. Dafür sind sie zu sensibel und schreckhaft. Es bedarf einiges an Erfahrung im Umgang mit Katzen und ein ruhiges Umfeld, damit sich Lucia und Hetty sicher fühlen und langsam ankommen können. Weitere Katzen im Haushalt sind vorstellbar, solange sie nicht zu dominant auftreten und die jungen Katzen nicht in ihrer Unsicherheit bestärken. Im Katzenhaus halten sich Lucia und Hetty tagsüber meist auf dem Balkon auf. Dort finden wir sie entweder aneinander gekuschelt oder getrennt voneinander versteckt im Kratzbaum. Nach einer langen Eingewöhnungszeit im neuen Zuhause sollen sie gemeinsam den Freigang erkunden können.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Bonn
Shelter
Tierheim Bonn
Living with Lucia & Hetty
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Lucia & Hetty home

What you'll need for Lucia & Hetty 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 Lucia & Hetty

What life with Lucia & Hetty looks like

Lucia & Hetty is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Bonn in Bonn.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Lucia & Hetty, answered.

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