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European Shorthair · Female · Kitten

Martha is a friendly and very cuddly cat who loves the company of her people. As a solo princess, she does not want to share her home with other animals. Due to an inherent handicap, she occasionally has accidents, making a compassionate and caring home especially important. An apartment with a balcony would be ideal for her, and she would also appreciate the opportunity for (secured) outdoor access so she can enjoy her surroundings in peace.

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Martha ist eine zutrauliche und sehr verschmuste Katze, die die Nähe zu ihren Menschen liebt. Als Einzelprinzessin möchte sie ihr Zuhause nicht mit anderen Tieren teilen. Aufgrund eines angeborenen Handicaps erbricht sie sich gelegentlich, weshalb ein verständnisvolles und fürsorgliches Zuhause besonders wichtig ist. Eine Wohnung mit Balkon wäre ideal für sie, gerne auch mit der Möglichkeit zu (gesichertem) Freigang, damit sie ihre Umgebung in Ruhe genießen kann.

Size
Age
Kitten
Location
🇩🇪Cottbus
Shelter
Tierheim Cottbus
Living with Martha
  • Spayed
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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Martha home

What you'll need for Martha in week one.

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  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 Martha

What life with Martha looks like

Martha is a puppy/kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Cottbus in Cottbus.

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 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 Martha, answered.

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