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Malibu

Female

Unfortunately, Malibu had really bad luck and ended up in the animal shelter following a separation... She’s a very skittish and sensitive lady cat who tends to perceive loud noises as somewhat threatening. Once she’s gained your trust, though, her purring engine kicks into high gear. She loves to seek reassurance from the person she trusts most and then becomes incredibly cuddly and affectionate. You practically have to earn her love. Unfortunately, you can also tell she has a real love for good food, so she’d need to be put on a bit of a diet. On top of that, she has struvite crystals, for which she receives special food.

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Malibu hatte leider richtig Pech und ist aufgrund einer Trennung im Tierheim gelandet... Sie ist eine sehr schreckhafte und sensible Katzendame, die laute Geräusche eher als etwas Bedrohliches sieht. Hat sie erst einmal Vertrauen gefasst, läuft ihr Schnurrmotor zur Höchstform auf. Sie rückversichert sich sehr gern bei dem Menschen ihres Vertrauens und zeigt sich dann sehr verkuschelte und verschmust. Man muss sich ihre Liebe quasi erarbeiten. Leider sieht man ihr auch die Liebe zum guten Essen an und müsste daher etwas auf Linie gebracht werden. Dazu kommen noch Struvitkristalle wogegen sie Spezialfutter bekommt.

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Essen
Shelter
Tierheim Essen
Living with Malibu
  • Spayed
Cared for by Tierheim Essen · Essen

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Malibu home

What you'll need for Malibu 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 Malibu

What life with Malibu looks like

Malibu is a adult cat waiting at Tierheim Essen in Essen.

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 Malibu, answered.

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