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Adopt Merle

Mixed Breed · Female · Kitten · 5 months

Recently, we spotted a family of cats with kittens at one of our feeding stations. They would wait hungrily for their can openers every day but always hid whenever people were nearby. As it's getting colder, we decided to take the family off the streets to provide them with veterinary care. Lucky and Merle are part of this small cat family and went into the trap on the first try. Little Lucky still doesn't fully trust humans and watches everything closely from his hiding place. In contrast, Merle is very curious and thoroughly sniffs out her foster family – especially when they have something tasty! Both are about 4-5 months old, gray-white striped with cute little snub noses. We're excited to see how they develop. Next week, we'll update you more. ❤️ Of course, we also plan to provide veterinary care for the siblings and parent cats of these two and, if possible, place them in one of our foster homes. We will keep you updated!

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Vor Kurzem haben wir an einer unserer Futterstellen eine Katzenfamilie mit Nachwuchs gesichtet. Hungrig warteten sie jeden Tag auf ihre Dosenöffner, doch versteckten sich immer solange wir Menschen in der Nähe waren. Da es langsam, aber sicher kälter wird, haben wir uns entschlossen, die Familie von der Straße zu holen, um sie tierärztlich versorgen zu lassen. Auch Lucky und Merle gehören zu der kleinen Katzenfamilie und gingen uns direkt beim ersten Versuch in die Falle. Der kleine Lucky traut uns Menschen noch nicht ganz über Weg und beobachtet alles ganz aufmerksam aus seiner Höhle heraus. Merle hingegen zeigt sich sehr neugierig und beschnuppert ihre Pflegefamilie ausgiebig – besonders wenn sie was Leckeres dabei haben! Die beiden sind ca. 4-5 Monate alt, grau-weiß getigert mit niedlichen Stupsnäschen. Wir sind gespannt, wie sie sich entwickeln. Nächste Woche berichten wir euch mehr. ❤️ Natürlich wollen wir auch die Geschwister und Elterntiere der beiden Kleinen demnächst tierärztlich versorgen lassen und, wenn möglich, in einer unserer Pflegestellen unterbringen. Wir werden euch natürlich auf dem Laufenden halten!

Size
Age
Kitten · 5 months
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Katzenschutzbund Rostock
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Bringing Merle home

What you'll need for Merle 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 Merle

What life with Merle looks like

Merle is a puppy/kitten mixed breed cat waiting at Katzenschutzbund Rostock in Germany.

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 Merle, answered.

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