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Merle

Female · Adult · 4 years

I'm the elegant Merle! I had to be given up by my owners and now hope for a forever home here. Sometimes I still find strangers a bit scary, but if you give me some time and patience, I won't let any opportunity go to get some pets. In no time at all, I have also stolen the hearts of my caregivers! I would like to have free access in a quiet environment again, that is something I still know well from my old home. There I can find my friends. I am compatible with my fellow species by sympathy, but just as much with dogs. This also applies to your little two-legged ones. Children from around elementary school age would probably be fine, but they have to understand that at first I need some time. That's the most important thing about me to say, best you make an appointment with my caregivers to get to know me and wrap yourself around my paws, I would be very happy about it. Your Merle

DE·Show original

Hallo, ich bin die zierliche Merle! Schweren Herzens musste ich von meinen Besitzern abgegeben werden und hoffe nun hier auf ein für immer Zuhause. Manchmal finde ich Fremde noch ein bisschen gruselig, aber wenn ihr mir ein bisschen Zeit und Geduld gebt, lasse ich mir keine Gelegenheit nehmen ein paar Streicheleinheiten abzuholen. In kürzester Zeit habe ich auch meinen Pflegern das Herz gestohlen! Freigang in einer ruhigen Umgebung würde ich mir wieder wünschen, das kenne ich aus meinem alten Zuhause noch gut. Dort kann ich mir dann meine Freunde suchen. Nach Sympathie bin ich mit meinen Artgenossen verträglich, aber genauso auch mit Hunden. Dies gilt im übrigen auch für eure kleinen Zweibeiner. Kinder ab ca. Grundschulalter wären wahrscheinlich in Ordnung, müssen aber verstehen das ich am Anfang meine Zeit brauche. Das ist das wichtigste über mich zu sagen, am besten macht ihr einen Termin bei meinen Pflegern aus um mich kennenzulernen und euch um die Pfoten zu wickeln, ich würde mich sehr darüber freuen. Eure Merle

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Remagen
Shelter
Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen.
Living with Merle
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen. · Remagen

Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Merle home

What you'll need for Merle 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 Merle

What life with Merle looks like

Merle is a adult cat waiting at Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen. in Remagen.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Merle, answered.

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