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Maria

European Shorthair · Female · Kitten · 4 months

Maria is still a very shy cat. She needs a little time to warm up. A confident second cat that could help her would be ideal. Apart from that, she is a curious kitten. When she feels unobserved, she looks out of her cave and also likes to play with her squeaky ball. A playmate would be nice here too. Small children are too hectic for her and should not live in the new home.

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Maria ist noch eine sehr schüchterne Katze. Sie braucht ein wenig Zeit um aufzutauen. Eine souveräne Zweitkatze, die ihr dabei helfen könnte, wäre ideal. Abgesehen davon ist sie ein neugieriges Katzenkind. Wenn sie sich unbeobachtet fühlt, schaut sie aus ihrer Höhle und spielt auch gerne mit ihrem Raschelbällchen. Auch hier wäre ein Spielgefährte sehr schön. Kleine Kinder sind ihr zu hektisch und sollten nicht im neuen Zuhause leben.

Size
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Age
Kitten · 4 months
Location
🇦🇹Graz
Shelter
Tierheim Arche Noah
Living with Maria
  • ✓Good with kids
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Bringing Maria home

What you'll need for Maria 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 Maria

What life with Maria looks like

Maria is a puppy/kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Arche Noah in Graz.

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 Austria

Austrian shelters follow the federal Tierschutzgesetz framework: adopters sign a Schutzvertrag (protection contract) committing to the animal's welfare. Spay/neuter, microchip, and vaccinations are included; fees typically range €150–€350.

Graz, Austria — browse more cats in Austria.

Frequently asked

Adopting Maria, answered.

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