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Marley

European Shorthair · Male · 5 months

Marley was found without his cat mother, together with his three brothers Mupfel, Manfred and Matthias, and that is how he came to us at the animal shelter. The little tomcat is still a bit shy and approaches new situations and unfamiliar people with some reserve at first. With a little calm and patience, however, he slowly builds trust and increasingly shows his curiosity. In a loving home, Marley will surely come out of his shell even more. For Marley, we wish for a home where he has the time he needs to truly settle in. It would be especially wonderful if he could move in together with one of his brothers. Alternatively, a

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Marley wurde gemeinsam mit seinen drei Brüdern Mupfel, Manfred und Matthias ohne Katzenmama gefunden und kam so zu uns ins Tierheim. Der kleine Kater ist noch etwas schüchtern und begegnet neuen Situationen und fremden Menschen zunächst mit etwas Zurückhaltung. Mit ein wenig Ruhe und Geduld fasst er jedoch langsam Vertrauen und zeigt sich zunehmend neugierig. In einem liebevollen Zuhause wird Marley sicherlich noch weiter aus sich herauskommen. Für Marley wünschen wir uns ein Zuhause, in dem er die Zeit bekommt, die er braucht, um richtig anzukommen. Besonders schön wäre es, wenn er gemeinsam mit einem seiner Brüder ausziehen dürfte. Alternativ wäre auch eine

Size
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Age
5 months
Location
🇩🇪Holzminden
Shelter
Tierheim Holzminden
Living with Marley
  • ✕Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Tierheim Holzminden · HolzmindenLearn about European Shorthair →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Marley home

What you'll need for Marley 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 Marley

What life with Marley looks like

Marley is an adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Holzminden in Holzminden.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Holzminden, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Marley, answered.

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