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Melodie

European Shorthair · Female · Young · 2 years

This pretty female cat was abandoned and came to our shelter hungry and thirsty. She is very sweet, affectionate and cuddly. She tends to avoid contact with other cats. It's likely she lived alone before. She now seeks a cat-friendly home where she can be the princess of the house. You will be rewarded with plenty of cuddling and purring.

DE·Show original

Diese hübsche Katzendame wurde ausgesetzt und kam so, hungrig und durstig, auf unsere Pflegestelle. Sie ist sehr lieb, zutraulich und verschmust. Den Kontakt zu anderen Katzen lehnt sie noch ab. Wahrscheinlich lebte sie bisher allein. Mit etwas Geduld kann es aber funktionieren. Auf unserer Pflegestelle wird ihr Verhalten zu anderen Katzen langsam besser. Sie sucht nun ein katzenfreundliches Zuhause, indem sie die Prinzessin des Hauses sein kann. Belohnt wird man mit ausgiebigem schmusen und schnurren.

Size
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Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tiernothilfe Schwalmstadt e.V.
Living with Melodie
  • ✓Spayed
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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Melodie home

What you'll need for Melodie 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 Melodie

What life with Melodie looks like

Melodie is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tiernothilfe Schwalmstadt e.V. in Germany.

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.

Germany, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Melodie, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Melodie?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tiernothilfe Schwalmstadt e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Melodie on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Melodie if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tiernothilfe Schwalmstadt 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Melodie 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 Melodie 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 Tiernothilfe Schwalmstadt e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Melodie 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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