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Nova

European Shorthair · Female · Kitten · 4 months

Nova. Breed: EKH. Gender: female. Age: *approx. 2021. Housing: Outdoor. ID: T26-0445. Nova came to us with her kittens. Now the kittens are old enough to stand on their own. Nova is a calm, curious, relaxed female cat. Whether and how she gets along with other cats is currently unknown. Nova wants to have outdoor access after the necessary acclimation period. Emergency animal: No. Found animal: No. Not available: No.

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Nova. Rasse: EKHGeschlecht: weiblichAlter: *ca. 2021Haltung: FreigängerKennung: T26-0445Nova kam mit ihren Kitten zu uns.Nun sind die kleinen alt genug um auf eigenen Beinen zu stehen.Nova zeigt sich als ruhige, neugierige entspannte Katzendame.Ob und wie sie sich mit anderen Katzen versteht können wir derzeit noch nicht sagen.Nova möchte nach der nötigen Eingewöhnungszeit Freigang haben. Notfalltier: NeinFundtier: NeinVermittelt: Neinzurück

Size
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Age
Kitten · 4 months
Location
🇩🇪Geldern
Shelter
Tierheim Geldern
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Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Nova home

What you'll need for Nova in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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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
  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
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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 Nova

What life with Nova looks like

Nova is a puppy/kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Geldern in Geldern.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇩🇪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.

Geldern, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Nova, answered.

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