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Melissa

European Shorthair · Female

Melissa is still a bit shy, but with the right treat, she comes out of her hiding place immediately. The slender female cat came to us with her siblings after a house clearance. She has only known apartment living so far and wants a quiet home, preferably with one of her siblings.

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Melissa ist noch ein bißchen schüchtern, aber mit der richtigen Schleckerpaste kommt auch sie sofort aus ihrem Versteck. Die zierliche Katzendame kam mit Ihren Geschwistern nach einer Wohnungsräumung zu uns. Sie kennt bisher nur Wohnungshaltung und wünscht sich ein ruhiges Zuhause am liebsten mit einem ihrer Geschwister.

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Age
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Location
🇩🇪Schorndorf
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Schorndorf
Living with Melissa
  • ✓Spayed
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Schorndorf · SchorndorfLearn about European Shorthair →
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Melissa home

What you'll need for Melissa 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 Melissa

What life with Melissa looks like

Melissa is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierschutzverein Schorndorf in Schorndorf.

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. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

Schorndorf, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Melissa, answered.

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