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Adopt Nicki

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Nicki had to be taken to the animal shelter because her owner moved to a nursing home and no one stepped forward to take in the cat. Nicki was initially extremely standoffish and blocked every attempt to approach her. Now she is a little more relaxed and is making slow progress. The move to the animal shelter was certainly a traumatic experience for the sensitive kitten, and it will take a lot of love and patience before she can fully trust someone again. We are looking for a quiet home for Nicki without young children. She feels comfortable as a single cat, but she also coexists peacefully with her fellow animals, provided they are not intrusive.

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Nicki musste ins Tierheim, weil ihre Besitzerin ins Pflegeheim umgezogen ist und sich niemand bereiterklärt hatte, die Katze zu übernehmen. Nicki war anfangs extrem abweisend und hat jeden Annäherungsversuch unsererseits abgeblockt. Inzwischen ist sie ein wenig entspannter und macht langsam Fortschritte. Der Umzug ins Tierheim war für die sensible Kätzin sicher ein traumatisches Erlebnis und bis sie wieder vollends jemandem ihr Vertrauen schenken kann, wird es noch viel Liebe und Geduld brauchen. Wir suchen für Nicki ein ruhiges Zuhause, ohne Kleinkinder. Sie fühlt sich als Einzelkatze wohl, koexistiert aber auch mit ihren Artgenossen friedlich, sofern sie ihr gegenüber nicht aufdringlich sind.

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Ludwigsburg
Shelter
Tierheim Ludwigsburg
Living with Nicki
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Tierheim Ludwigsburg · Ludwigsburg

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Nicki home

What you'll need for Nicki 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 Nicki

What life with Nicki looks like

Nicki is a adult cat waiting at Tierheim Ludwigsburg in Ludwigsburg.

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 Nicki, answered.

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