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Nele

British Shorthair · Female · Adult · 7 years

Nele war schon mal bei uns im Tierheim, kam damals als Fundtier zu uns. Sie war damals schon nicht von anderen Katzen begeistert. Jetzt im neuen Zuhause war sie erst scheu, wurde aber dann recht schnell auf Prinzessinnen-Art zutraulich, kuschelte, wenn sie selbst will. Ein halbes Jahr lief alles gut und Nele hatte aber noch keinen Freigang, dann durfte sie raus, begegnete dort einem anderen Katzentier und fing einen epischen Kampf an, indem sie den Sohn des Hauses mit einbezog. Danach regte sie sich tierisch auf, sobald sie sich selbst in einem Spiegelbild oder einer Spiegelung sah und griff die Menschen des Haushaltes an. Dabei war die Art der spiegelnde Oberfläche völlig egal. Sie versuchten es noch ein paar Monate, aber Nele beruhigte sich nicht, war völlig verstört. Als sie zu uns kam, in ein kleines Einzelgehege mit Blick auf andere Katzen erwarteten wir den Super-Gau, aber Nele hat sich nur zurückhaltend gezeigt. Aber fängt weder mit ihrer Nachbarin noch mit den Katzen gegenüber einen Streit an und ist mit den Pflegern in vorsichtigem Kontakt getreten, der nicht dem Menschen abgeneigt erscheint. Sie sollte in Wohnungshaltung als Einzelprinzessin gehalten werden.

Size
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Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇩🇪Köln
Shelter
Kolner Tierschutzverein
Living with Nele
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Good with cats
Cared for by Kolner Tierschutzverein · KölnLearn about British Shorthair →

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Bringing Nele home

What you'll need for Nele in week one.

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  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 Nele

What life with Nele looks like

Nele is an adult british shorthair cat waiting at Kolner Tierschutzverein in Köln.

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.

Köln, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Nele, answered.

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