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Melina

Female · Kitten

May 6, 2026. Breed: European Shorthair. Sex: female. Color: tabby. In the shelter since: May 2026 Melina was born in our shelter and is very curious and playful for her age. Unfortunately, she contracted FIV from her mother. Melina is looking for a home in a house and in the company of other FIV-positive cats. More about FIV in cats can be found in the following article: "FIV - what does it mean for an adoption?"

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Alter: 06. Mai 2026. Rasse: Europäisch Kurzhaar. Geschlecht: weiblich. Farbe: getigertIm Tierheim seit: Mai 2026 Melina ist bei uns im Tierheim zur Welt gekommen und ist entsprechend ihres Alters sehr neugierig und verspielt. Leider hat sie sich bei ihrer Mutter mit FIV infiziert. Melina sucht deshalb ein Zuhause in Wohnungshaltung und in Gesellschaft anderer FIV-positiver Katzen. Mehr zum Thema FIV bei Katzen erfahrt ihr in folgendem Beitrag: "FIV - was bedeutet das für eine Adoption?"

Size
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Age
Kitten
Location
🇩🇪Uplengen
Shelter
Tierheim Jübberde
Cared for by Tierheim Jübberde · Uplengen
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Listed 6 days ago

Bringing Melina home

What you'll need for Melina 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
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    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

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    €30–60

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About Melina

What life with Melina looks like

Melina is a puppy/kitten cat waiting at Tierheim Jübberde in Uplengen.

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.

Uplengen, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Melina, answered.

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