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LUZ & SOMBRA

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

Location: in Spain Born: September 10, 2025 Gender: female / male Special: mild ataxia Personality: affectionate, compatible cat pair F..May 14, 2026May 14, 2026These small fur-nosed kittens are named Luz (Pebble) and Sombra (Shadow). They were found in December 2025 and have been at the animal shelter since then. Here, they are cared for and fattened up. It was noticed that the two have mild ataxia, the cause of which is not entirely clear. They manage well with this mild movement limitation. They use the cat litter box without any problems and also have no trouble jumping onto, for example, chairs. Both are very compatible with other cats. They like each other the most, so we do not want to separate them. Luz shows a bit of shyness towards people but can be stroked with a bit of patience.

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Standort: in Spanien Geboren: 10.09.2025 Geschlecht: weiblich / männlich Besonderheit: leichte Ataxie Charakter: liebes, verträgliches Katzenpaar F..14.05.202614.05.2026Diese kleinen Fellnasen heißen Luz (Schildpatt) und Sombra (schwarz). Sie wurden im Dezember 2025 gefunden und sind seitdem im Tierheim. Hier wurden sie versorgt und aufgepäppelt. Dabei ist aufgefallen, dass die beiden eine leichte Ataxie haben, bei welcher die Ursache nicht ganz klar ist. Sie kommen mit dieser leichten Bewegungseinschränkung jedoch gut zurecht. Sie nutzen das Katzenklo ohne Probleme und auch das springen auf z.b. Stühle stellt für sie kein Problem dar.Beide sind sehr verträglich mit anderen Katzen. Sie mögen sich aber gegenseitig am liebsten, daher möchten wir sie auf keinen Fall trennen. Zum Menschen zeigt sich Luz etwas schüchterner, lässt sich aber mit etwas Geduld schon bald streicheln.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Odelzhausen
Shelter
Animal Help Espania
Cared for by Animal Help Espania · OdelzhausenLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing LUZ & SOMBRA home

What you'll need for LUZ & SOMBRA in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 LUZ & SOMBRA

What life with LUZ & SOMBRA looks like

LUZ & SOMBRA is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Animal Help Espania in Odelzhausen.

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.

Odelzhausen, Germany browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting LUZ & SOMBRA, answered.

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