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Niki

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 10 years

A couple adopted a cat named Niki from a shelter a few years ago. Niki had previously had a wonderful life, well cared for. However, the couple has since passed away and Niki was unceremoniously evicted. A kind woman brought Niki to the Katzenhilfe shelter, where the veterinarian quickly discovered that Niki had untreated skin cancer on both ears and was otherwise in a neglected state. Niki was nursed back to health and both ear tips were amputated, eliminating the cancer. It's not uncommon for cats with white ears to develop sunburn on the ear tips, which can then progress to skin cancer. Cats with white ears that spend a lot of time outdoors should be carefully applied sunscreen to the ear tips in the summer. Niki's birth year is listed as 2018 in her vaccination record, but our veterinarian estimates she is around 10-11 years old. Niki is now very healthy, fit, affectionate, easy to care for, and loves being petted. She enjoys spending time in the garden, but stays close to the house. She appreciates it when gardening is done and can lie nearby. Niki gets along well with other cats but doesn't seek their company. She is spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped. Niki is very low-maintenance and longs for a home where she can simply be and be loved. As she has always been an outdoor cat, we are looking for a place with a fenced area where the nearest main road is far enough away.

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Vor einigen Jahren holte sich ein Ehepaar eine Katze aus dem Tierschutz namens Niki. Niki hatte bis dahin ein wunderschönes Katzenleben, behütet und versorgt. Dachte man!! Das Ehepaar ist inzwischen altersbedingt verstorben und Niki wurde kurzerhand rausgeworfen. Eine tierliebe Frau brachte Niki zur Katzenhilfe und dort stellte der Tierarzt schnell fest, dass Niki an beiden Ohren unbehandelten Hautkrebs hat und auch sonst in einem ungepflegten Zustand war. Also wurde Niki aufgepäppelt und beide Ohrspitzen wurden amputiert, so dass von Hautkrebs nichts mehr übrig ist. Es kommt übrigens öfter bei Katzen mit weißen Ohren vor, dass sie einen Sonnenbrand an den Ohrspitzen bekommen. Dieser entwickelt sich dann sehr oft zu Hautkrebs. Katzen mit weißen Ohren, die sich viel im Freien aufhalten, sollte man vorsichtshalber im Sommer die Ohrspitzen mit Sonnencreme eincremen. Im Impfpass von Niki steht das Geburtsjahr 2018 drin. Unser Tierarzt schätzt Niki aber etwas älter, so ca. 10-11 Jahre. Niki geht es inzwischen sehr gut, sie ist gesund, topfit, lieb, pflegeleicht und liebt es gestreichelt zu werden. Gerne verbringt sie ihre Zeit im Garten, sie geht aber nicht weit vom Haus weg. Toll findet sie es, wenn man Gartenarbeiten macht und sie in der Nähe rumliegen kann. Mit anderen Katzen kommt Niki zwar recht gut aus, sucht aber deren Nähe nicht. Sie ist natürlich kastriert, geimpft und gechipt. Niki ist sehr anspruchslos und wünscht sich nichts sehnlicher als ein Zuhause zu bekommen wo sie einfach nur sein darf und geliebt wird. Da sie immer eine Freigängerin war suchen wir für sie einen Freilaufplatz wo die nächste gefährliche Hauptstraße weit genug weg ist.

Size
Age
Adult · 10 years
Location
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Shelter
Katzenhilfe Stuttgart e.V.
Living with Niki
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Katzenhilfe Stuttgart e.V.Learn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Niki home

What you'll need for Niki 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 Niki

What life with Niki looks like

Niki is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Katzenhilfe Stuttgart e.V..

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 Niki, answered.

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