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European Shorthair · Unknown

At foster home in 37586 Dassel Hello, I'm Naetti, which is what my foster family calls me. It probably means something like "pretty" or "beautiful" in Finnish. It was supposed to be a nickname from my name "Netball". I live with Jara and three other cats from my foster family. Since I was overwhelmed by the first cat of my first family and kept withdrawing more and more, we had to go separate ways. That was probably a shock when I came to my foster family and there were just four cats running around. And all of them as big as giants. Then I gathered all my courage and after an eternity came out of myself. And immediately I achieved my first learning success: if someone annoys me and ignores me, I defend myself. Then everything gets better again and suddenly everyone is nice to me. They now have polite respect, especially the one weird red one. She was always very cheeky. So I am now relaxed and open to new cat friends. So far I am still unsettled by my foster parents. But since I am so tiny and quiet, I just sneak everywhere to be part of everything. They apparently don't notice when I slide past them by a centimeter. My foster mom always calls me a little ghost. Whatever that means. Wherever they sit, I always sit with them. Yeah okay, with a little distance. But somehow I actually would like more contact... Although... Buhuuu, I get scared so much by hands. I prefer them if they have something delicious with them. My foster mom says that routines and good food have helped me a lot. Because of that I also have more appetite. My favorite activities are hiding, watching, scratching boards and fireplaces. Oooh, fireplace flames are so beautiful to watch and cozy warm. Playing is actually pretty cool too. But sometimes I don't really know what to do with a feather toy. Finally, a few personal words from my foster mom: Naetti has become very dear to us here, because she has made incredible progress. We are quite sure that she will eventually allow careful petting, even though you can never guarantee that. But with the right sensitivity and patience, Naetti allows a lot of bonding. And we believe that she also wishes it from her heart. So far, short nose nudges with a finger are possible and she comes back again if she gets scared. As soon as someone enters the house, she always scurries around them. She really has a lot of love to give and is looking for a quiet household, patient people with creative ideas for Naetti's entertainment and other relaxed cats. Secure outdoor access would be desirable and a fireplace is simply the cherry on top. If interested, please contact Tierhafen Bad Karlshafen Email:

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Auf Pflegestelle in 37586 Dassel Hallo ich bin Naetti, so nennt mich zumindest meine Pflegefamilie. Es bedeutet wohl sowas wie „hübsch“ oder „schön“ auf Finnisch. Es sollte eher ein Kosename von meinem Namen „Netball“ werden. Ich lebe mit Jara und drei weiteren Katzen meiner Pflegefamilie zusammen. Da ich mit der Erstkatze meiner ersten Familie überfordert war und mich immer mehr zurückzog, mussten wir getrennte Wege gehen. Das war vielleicht ein Schock, als ich zu meiner Pflegefamilie kam und da einfach vier Katzen rumliefen. Und alle so groß wie Riesen. Ich habe dann allen meinen Mut zusammen genommen und bin nach einer Ewigkeit aus mir herausgekommen. Und sofort habe ich einen ersten Lernerfolg erzielt: Wenn mich jemand nervt und übergeht, wehre ich mich. Dann wird es wieder gut und es sind plötzlich alle so nett zu mir. Sie haben jetzt den höflichen Respekt, vor allem die eine komische Rote. Die war immer sehr frech. Ich bin also inzwischen entspannt und offener für neue Katzenfreunde. Bisher bin ich doch noch von meinen Pflegeeltern verunsichert. Aber da ich so winzig klein und leise bin, husche ich einfach überall entlang, um einfach bei allem dabei zu sein. Sie merken anscheinend nicht, wenn ich einen Zentimeter an ihnen vorbeisause. Meine Pflegemama nennt mich immer einen kleinen Geist. Was auch immer damit gemeint ist. Wenn sie irgendwo sitzen, sitze ich immer mit dabei. Ja okay, mit ein wenig Abstand. Aber irgendwie hätte ich ja schon Lust auf mehr Kontakt… Wobei… Buhuuuu, mich gruselt es so sehr vor Händen. Eher mag ich sie, wenn sie etwas Leckeres dabei haben. Meine Pflegemama sagt immer, dass mir Routinen und gutes Futter sehr geholfen haben. Ich habe dadurch auch mehr Appetit bekommen. Meine Lieblingsbeschäftigungen sind verstecken, beobachten, Fummelbretter und Kamine. Oooh, Kaminfeuer sind so schön anzusehen und kuschelig warm. Spielen finde ich eigentlich auch ganz cool. Aber manchmal weiß ich nicht so richtig, was ich mit einer Spielangel anfangen soll. Zum Abschluss noch ein paar persönliche Worte meiner Pflegemama: Naetti ist uns hier sehr ans Herz gewachsen, da sie unglaubliche Fortschritte gemacht hat. Wir sind uns recht sicher, dass sie irgendwann vorsichtiges Streicheln zulässt, auch wenn man das nie garantieren kann. Aber mit dem richtigen Feingefühl und Geduld lässt Naetti ganz viel Bindung zu. Und wir glauben, dass sie sich das auch von Herzen wünscht. Inzwischen sind kurze Nasenstupser mit dem Finger möglich und sie kommt immer wieder zurück, sollte sie sich doch mal erschrecken. Sobald man das Haus betritt, wuselt sie immer um einen herum. Sie hat wirklich viel Liebe zu geben und sucht dafür einen ruhigen Haushalt, geduldige Menschen mit kreativen Ideen für Naettis Unterhaltung und weiteren entspannten Katzen. Gesicherter Freigang wäre wünschenswert und ein Kamin einfach die Kirsche auf der Sahnetorte. Bei Interesse bitte melden unter Tierhafen Bad Karlshafen E-Mail:

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Bringing Netball home

What you'll need for Netball 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
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    Covered Litter Box

    Privacy reduces stress in week one. Get one size up from what you'd think.

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    €25–45
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    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    €10–18
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    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 Netball

What life with Netball looks like

Netball is a very small 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 Netball, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Netball?
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 Netball on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Netball 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 Netball 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 Netball 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 Netball 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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