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Minke

European Shorthair · Female · Kitten

Name: Minke Sex: female, neutered Breed: EKH-Mix Date of birth: unknown Reason for shelter stay: surrendered to animal shelter RS Since: 09.04.2026 Health limitations: / Special notes: Minke is a rather quiet but still very shy cat who quickly becomes insecure in new situations. Despite her reserve, Minke is an affectionate cat who simply needs time to build trust. If given peace, patience, and regular time spent with her, she slowly begins to warm up. We are looking for a calm home for Minke, where she can settle in at her own pace. It would be ideal if there were already a calm second cat in the household for her to look up to.

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Name: Minke Geschlecht: weiblich kastriert Rasse: EKH-Mix Geburtsdatum: unbekannt Grund des Tierheimaufenthalts: Abgabe im Tierheim RS seit: 09.04.2026 Gesundheitlich eingeschränkt: / Besonderheiten: Minke zeigt sich als eher ruhige, aber noch sehr scheue Katze, die in neuen Situationen schnell unsicher wird. Trotz ihrer Zurückhaltung ist Minke eine liebe Katze, die einfach nur Zeit braucht, um Vertrauen zu fassen. Wenn man ihr Ruhe und Geduld schenkt und regelmäßig Zeit mit ihr verbringt, beginnt sie langsam aufzutauen. Für Minke wünschen wir uns ein ruhiges Zuhause, in dem sie in ihren eigenen Tempo ankommen darf. Gerne kann bereits eine ruhige Zweitkatze im Zuhause sein, an der sie sich orientieren kann. Bei Interesse an Minke senden Sie uns gerne eine E-Mail mit einer erreichbaren Telefonnummer an oder kommen Sie direkt zu den

Size
Age
Kitten
Location
🇩🇪Remscheid
Shelter
Tierheim Remscheid
Living with Minke
  • Spayed
Cared for by Tierheim Remscheid · RemscheidLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Minke home

What you'll need for Minke 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
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    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 Minke

What life with Minke looks like

Minke is a puppy/kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Remscheid in Remscheid.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Minke, answered.

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