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Adopt Miss Murphy

Female · Adult · 8 years

Miss Murphy needs time to get used to new people. She will let herself be touched once she has earned the trust. She is a singleton princess who does not want any fellow animals in her home. It should also be a quiet home without children. She is a former scaly cat, currently without symptoms. However, a chronic course cannot be ruled out. She does not like fellow animals. Without fellow animals, since Miss Murphy does not like other cats. She shows strong resistance towards other cats. The best match would be a quiet household without children.

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Miss Murphy braucht Zeit um sich an neue Menschen zu gewöhnen. Anfassen lässt sie sich wenn sie vertrauen gefasst hat. Sie ist eine Einzelprinzessin, die keine Artgenossen in ihrem zu Hause möchte. Es sollte auch eher ein ruhiges Heim ohne Kinder sein. Sie ist eine ehemalige Schupfenkatze, derzeit ohne Symptome. Ein chronischer Verlauf kann jedoch nicht ausgeschlossen werden. Artgenossen mag sie nicht Ohne Artgenossen, da Miss Murphy andere katzen nnicht gerne mag. Sie zeigt sich sehr abwehrend gegenüber anderen Katzen. Am besten ist es ein ruhiger Haushalt ohne Kinder.

Size
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Dortmund
Shelter
Tierheim Dortmund
Living with Miss Murphy
  • Spayed
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Tierheim Dortmund · Dortmund

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Miss Murphy home

What you'll need for Miss Murphy 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 Miss Murphy

What life with Miss Murphy looks like

Miss Murphy is a adult cat waiting at Tierheim Dortmund in Dortmund.

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 Miss Murphy, answered.

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