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Lucia

European Shorthair · Female · Young · 1 year

Shy; Sensitive; Playful; Active; Independent; Lucia is a calm female cat. She is looking for a home where she has the opportunity to go outside and has a feline playmate of her age. She is still very cautious around people and prefers to observe from a distance. So far, she has found other cats excellent and is very open with them. A confident second cat would definitely help her build trust. Suitable for: Companion; Owner Type: Beginner;

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Scheu; Sensibel; Verspielt; Aktiv; Eigenwillig; Lucia ist eine ruhige Katzendame. Sie sucht ein Zuhause, in dem sie die Möglichkeit hat, raus zu gehen und eine Katze in ihrem Alter als Spielgefährte. Zum Menschen ist sie noch sehr vorsichtig und beobachtet lieber aus der Entfernung. Andere Katzen findet sie bisher alle toll und ist dort sehr offen. Eine souveräne Zweitkatze würde ihr aber bestimmt helfen, Vertrauen aufzubauen. Gesellschaftsfähig: Zweitkatze; Haltertyp: Anfänger;

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Mannheim
Shelter
Tierheim Mannheim
Living with Lucia
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with cats
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Lucia home

What you'll need for Lucia 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 Lucia

What life with Lucia looks like

Lucia is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Mannheim in Mannheim.

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.

Mannheim, Germany browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Lucia, answered.

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