Skip to content
TailHarbor
← Back to results
Available

Milky

European Shorthair · Female · Kitten

Submission Ground: Found kitten from March 2026. Properties/Predispositions/compatibility with others: Milky is still very shy and reserved. She is looking for a quiet home with patient cat lovers. Milky does not want to give up going outdoors later. She might also be able to help as a mouser on a farm. This cat needs outdoor access.

DE·Show original

Abgabegrund: Fundkatze von März 2026 Eigenschaften/Vorlieben/Verträglichkeit: Milky ist noch sehr scheu und zurückhaltend. Sie sucht ein ruhiges Zuhause mit geduldigen Katzenliebhabern. Auf Freigang möchte Milky später nicht verzichten. Eventuell könnte sie auch als Mäusefängerin auf einem Hof aushelfen.

Size
—
Age
Kitten
Location
🇩🇪Emden
Shelter
Tierheim Emden
Create free account to contact →

Free account — 10 contacts included

Cared for by Tierheim Emden · EmdenLearn about European Shorthair →
More cats in Emden →More cats in Germany →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Milky home

What you'll need for Milky 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.

    View on Amazon→
    €25–40
  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

    Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.

    View on Amazon→
    €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.

    View on Amazon→
    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

    View on Amazon→
    €10–18
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

    View on Amazon→
    €10–18
  6. 06

    Sturdy Scratching Post

    Tall enough they can stretch fully. Saves your couch from week one.

    View on Amazon→
    €30–60

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About Milky

What life with Milky looks like

Milky is a puppy/kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Emden in Emden.

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.

Emden, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Milky, answered.

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

More European Shorthair pets

Nubecito en adopción Colmenar, male European Shorthair for adoption at FAPAM, Malaga
🇪🇸Malaga, Spain

Nubecito en adopción Colmenar

European Shorthair · medium

Male
Filiberto en adopción Colmenar, male European Shorthair for adoption at FAPAM, Malaga
🇪🇸Malaga, Spain

Filiberto en adopción Colmenar

European Shorthair · medium

Male
Martha en adopción Colmenar, female European Shorthair for adoption at FAPAM, Malaga
🇪🇸Malaga, Spain

Martha en adopción Colmenar

European Shorthair · medium

Female

More from Tierheim Emden

5er Wuselbande, braun female young mixed breed for adoption at Tierheim Emden, Emden
🇩🇪Emden, Germany

5er Wuselbande

1 yearFemale
Ramon&Rainer, male young mixed breed for adoption at Tierheim Emden, Emden
🇩🇪Emden, Germany

Ramon&Rainer

1 yearMale
Frederick, male puppy Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierheim Emden, Emden
🇩🇪Emden, Germany

Frederick

Mixed Breed

BabyMale
Similar animals

More European Shorthairs looking for a home

Mera, female European Shorthair for adoption at Tierheim Gütersloh, Gütersloh
🇩🇪Gütersloh, Germany

Mera

European Shorthair

Female
Polly, female European Shorthair for adoption at Tierheim Gütersloh, Gütersloh
🇩🇪Gütersloh, Germany

Polly

European Shorthair

Female
Hanna und Helga – Wohnungshaltung möglich, female European Shorthair for adoption at Tierheim Gütersloh, Gütersloh
🇩🇪Gütersloh, Germany

Hanna und Helga – Wohnungshaltung möglich

European Shorthair

Female
Matt, male European Shorthair for adoption at Tierheim Gütersloh, Gütersloh
🇩🇪Gütersloh, Germany

Matt

European Shorthair

Male
Theo & Taro, male European Shorthair for adoption at Tierheim Gütersloh, Gütersloh
🇩🇪Gütersloh, Germany

Theo & Taro

European Shorthair

Male
Sheldon & Jamie, male European Shorthair for adoption at Tierheim Gütersloh, Gütersloh
🇩🇪Gütersloh, Germany

Sheldon & Jamie

European Shorthair

Male

Spotted something wrong? Suggest a change →