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Melina

European Shorthair · Female

Our approximately five-month-old Melina is affectionate, cuddly, and simply a dream cat. Originally from Greece, she was brought to Germany by vacationers. Our four-legged dream has a handicap, but it doesn't really bother her: Melina only sees shadows in one eye, the other is completely blind. However, it doesn't hinder her at all, she dashes up and down the scratching posts. If you don't know, it's hardly noticeable. We are looking for a home for Melina in a purely indoor setting, a balcony must be secured. She would love to move in with one of her friends from the foster home. No single-person housing. Since she is sometimes a bit stormy, small children don't fit her. She is vaccinated, chipped, and dewormed multiple times.

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Unsere etwa fünf Monate junge Melina ist anhänglich, verschmust und einfach nur eine Traumkatze. Ursprünglich stammt sie aus Griechenland, Urlauber haben sie nach Deutschland mitgebracht. Unser Traum auf vier Pfoten hat jedoch ein Handicap, welches sie aber nicht wirklich stört: Melina sieht nur Schatten auf dem einen Auge, das andere ist komplett blind. Sie behindert das aber absolut nicht, sie flitzt die Kratzbäume rauf und runter. Wenn man es nicht weiß, fällt es kaum auf. Für Melina suchen wir natürlich ein Zuhause in reiner Wohnungshaltung, ein vorhandener Balkon muss abgesichert sein. Am liebsten würde sie mit einer ihrer Freundinnen von der Pflegestelle umziehen. Keine Einzelhaltung. Da sie manchmal etwas stürmisch ist, passen kleine Kinder nicht zu ihr. Sie ist geimpft, gechippt und mehrfach entwurmt. Eine

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🇩🇪Köln
Shelter
Straßenkatzen Köln e.V.
Living with Melina
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Straßenkatzen Köln e.V. · KölnLearn about European Shorthair →

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Bringing Melina home

What you'll need for Melina 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 Melina

What life with Melina looks like

Melina is an adult european shorthair cat waiting at Straßenkatzen Köln e.V. in Köln.

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.

Köln, 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. Straßenkatzen Köln e.V. 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 — Straßenkatzen Köln e.V. 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 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 Straßenkatzen Köln e.V. 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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