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Nala

Female · Young · 3 years

Breed: European Shorthair Gender: female Birthdate: 08/2023 Color: tortoiseshell-white with orangeNala was surrendered on 15.06.2026 because her owner can no longer take care of her. Nala has lived in single housing in the apartment so far and is now looking for a home with the possibility of going outside. This cat needs outdoor access.

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Rasse: Europäisch Kurzhaar Geschlecht: weiblich Geburtsdatum: 08/2023 Farbe: getigert-weiß mit rotDie fast 3 Jahre alte Katze wurde am 15.06.2026 abgegeben, da sich ihre Besitzerin nicht mehr um sie kümmern kann. Nala ist zutraulich zeigt aber deutlich, wenn sie keine Lust mehr hat gestreichelt zu werden. Sie hat bisher in Einzelhaltung in der Wohnung gelebt und zeigt auch bei uns im Tierheim, dass sie andere Katzen nicht um sich haben möchte. Für Nala wird daher ein Zuhause als Einzelkatze mit der Möglichkeit auf Freigang gesucht.

Size

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Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇩🇪Heilbronn

Shelter

Tierschutzverein Heilbronn

Living with Nala

✕Good with dogs
✓Good with cats

Cared for by Tierschutzverein Heilbronn · Heilbronn

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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Nala home

What you'll need for Nala in week one.

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About Nala

What life with Nala looks like

Nala is a young adult cat waiting at Tierschutzverein Heilbronn in Heilbronn.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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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. Tierschutzverein Heilbronn 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 — Tierschutzverein Heilbronn 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
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 Tierschutzverein Heilbronn 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.