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Nala

European Shorthair · Unknown · Young · 3 years

Our Nala is a loving, open-minded female cat who quickly gains trust with a little time and patience. She initially meets strangers with some caution, but with trusted people she shows her true nature – a real cuddle cat who greatly enjoys closeness and affection. We are sure that Nala will become a real lap cat with some adjustment time. She gets along well with other cats, especially with her friend Minka, with whom she has developed a close bond. The two may therefore move out together, but this is not a requirement. Nala is looking for a loving home, where she is given time to settle in and is then rewarded with lots of affection.

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Unsere Nala ist eine liebe, aufgeschlossene Katzendame, die mit ein wenig Zeit und Geduld schnell Vertrauen fasst. Fremden Menschen begegnet sie anfangs etwas vorsichtig, doch bei vertrauten Bezugspersonen zeigt sie ihr wahres Wesen – eine richtige Schmusekatze, die Nähe und Zuneigung sehr genießt. Wir sind uns sicher, dass Nala mit etwas Eingewöhnung zur echten Schoßkatze wird. Mit anderen Katzen versteht sie sich gut, besonders mit ihrer Freundin Minka, zu der sie eine enge Bindung aufgebaut hat. Die beiden dürfen daher gerne gemeinsam ausziehen, das ist aber kein Muss. Nala wünscht sich ein liebevolles Zuhause, in dem man ihr Zeit zum Ankommen gibt und sie dann mit ganz viel Zärtlichkeit belohnt wird.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
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Shelter
Tierheim Northeim
Living with Nala
  • Neutered
Cared for by Tierheim NortheimLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Nala home

What you'll need for Nala 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 Nala

What life with Nala looks like

Nala is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Northeim.

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 Nala, answered.

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