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Miriam

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

EKH female, neutered with a free roam, born in 2021, Miriam came to the animal shelter with her kittens a few months ago. The pretty kitten, however, showed her displeasure with clear defensive behavior. After her spaying and adjustment period, we then let Miriam out as a house cat at the animal shelter. In the last few weeks, Miriam has changed her mind; she now finds people not so dull. She is very talkative and always draws attention to herself. She is very jumpy with quick movements and will first seek to distance herself. However, if one has a bit of patience, she comes willingly and enjoys being stroked, and will even ask for it. Miriam wishes for a home with a free roam and without small children. This cat needs outdoor access.

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EKH weiblich, kastriert mit Freigang geboren 2021 Miriam kam vor einigen Monaten mit ihren Kitten ins Tierheim. Die hübsche Kätzin zeigte aber ihren Unmut mit deutlichen Abwehrverhalten. Nach ihrer Kastration und Eingewöhnung liessen wir Miriam dann als Hofkatze bei uns im Tierheim raus. In den letzten Wochen hat Miriam ihre Meinung geändert, Menschen findet sie nun gar nicht mehr so blöd. Sie ist sehr gesprächig und macht immer auf sich aufmerksam. Sie ist bei schnellen Bewegungen sehr schreckhaft und sucht dann erstmal das Weite. Hat man jedoch etwas Geduld, kommt sie freudig und lässt sich sehr gerne streicheln und fordert das dann auch ein. Miriam wünscht sich ein zu Hause mit Freigang und ohne kleine Kinder.

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Speyer
Shelter
Tierheim Speyer
Living with Miriam
  • Spayed
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Speyer · SpeyerLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Miriam home

What you'll need for Miriam 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 Miriam

What life with Miriam looks like

Miriam is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierheim Speyer in Speyer.

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 Miriam, answered.

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