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Muffin

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Good day, I am Muffin and I am unfortunately overwhelmed with the animal shelter life. That's why I am not being touched at the moment and if a human hand gets too close to me - then zack I hit. I would like to move in with loving people who have experience with anxious cats. Who just leave me alone at first and give me the time I need to arrive and gain trust. Children are not my thing and other cats either. I firmly believe that if we both have done this, then we will do everything together and build a great WG together.

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Besonderheiten: Wohnung/ Haus mit abgesichertem Balkon. Guten Tag, Ich bin der Muffin und bin leider total überfordert mit dem Tierheimalltag. Deshalb lasse ich mich momentan noch nicht anfassen und wenn mir so eine Menschenhand zu nahe kommt - dann zack haue ich zu. Ich würde gern zu lieben Menschen ziehen, die Erfahrung mit ängstlichen Katzen haben. Die mich einfach erst einmal in Ruhe lassen und mir die Zeit geben die ich brauche um anzukommen und Vertrauen zu fassen. Kinder sind nicht mein Ding und andere Katzen auch nicht. Ich glaube ganz fest, dass wenn wir beide das geschafft haben, dann schaffen wir zusammen alles und bauen uns zusammen eine tolle WG auf.

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Essen
Shelter
Tierheim Essen
Living with Muffin
  • Neutered
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Essen · Essen

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Muffin home

What you'll need for Muffin 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 Muffin

What life with Muffin looks like

Muffin is a adult cat waiting at Tierheim Essen in Essen.

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 Muffin, answered.

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