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Magda

Female · Adult · 4 years

Magda is currently a bit overwhelmed by the daily routine at the animal shelter. During the day, she usually hides in one of the many caves in the cat room, observing everything from a safe distance. She still has a bit of a hard time on her own, but when you spend more time with her, she really enjoys the cuddle sessions. In her own home, this insecurity will surely fade away. Magda would love to find a home with kind people in a suitable apartment with a secure balcony, where there is already a similarly nice, confident fellow animal waiting for her, with whom she can look forward to sharing life in the future. If you are interested in adopting Magda, please write us a detailed email. This cat is to be kept indoors only.

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Magda ist mit dem Tierheimalltag momentan noch etwas überfordert. Tagsüber versteckt sie sich meist in einer der vielen Höhlen im Katzenzimmer und beobachtet alles aus sicherer Entfernung. Sie steht sich noch etwas selbst im Weg, aber wenn man sich intensiver mit ihr beschäftigt, genießt sie die Schmusezeiten. In einem eigenen Zuhause wird sich diese Unsicherheit ganz bestimmt bald legen. Magda wünscht sich ein Zuhause bei lieben Menschen in Wohnungshaltung mit gesichertem Balkon, wo bereits ein ebenso netter, souveräner Artgenosse auf sie wartet, mit dem sie zukünftig zusammen durchs Leben gehen darf. Wenn Sie sich für die Adoption von Magda interessieren, schreiben Sie uns bitte eine ausführliche Mail.

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Cologne
Shelter
Tierheim Köln
Living with Magda
  • Spayed
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Cared for by Tierheim Köln · Cologne

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Magda home

What you'll need for Magda 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 Magda

What life with Magda looks like

Magda is a adult cat waiting at Tierheim Köln in Cologne.

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.

Cologne, Germany browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Magda, answered.

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