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Nova

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

Nova is a young cat born in June 2025 who is currently still very fearful. She hides a lot and is not yet being touched. New situations and proximity still unsettle her greatly. Despite this, Nova shows some early promising steps: her curiosity is slowly awakening, and in calm moments, she likes to lie on the scratching posts, observing her surroundings and taking everything in with great attention. These small steps show that there is a lot of potential in her – she just needs time, patience, and understanding. Nova gets along well with other cats. A confident, social fellow animal can give her security and help her orient herself further. For Nova, we wish for a quiet home with patient people who have no expectations but respect her pace and give her the chance to build trust.

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Nova ist eine junge Katze, geboren im Juni 2025, die aktuell noch sehr ängstlich ist. Sie versteckt sich viel und lässt sich derzeit nicht anfassen. Neue Situationen und Nähe verunsichern sie noch stark. Trotzdem zeigt Nova erste schöne Fortschritte: Ihre Neugier ist langsam geweckt, und in ruhigen Momenten liegt sie gerne auf den Kratzbäumen, beobachtet ihre Umgebung und nimmt alles aufmerksam wahr. Diese kleinen Schritte zeigen, dass in ihr viel Potenzial steckt – sie braucht einfach Zeit, Geduld und Verständnis. Mit anderen Katzen versteht sich Nova gut. Ein souveräner, sozialer Artgenosse kann ihr Sicherheit geben und ihr helfen, sich weiter zu orientieren. Für Nova wünschen wir uns ein ruhiges Zuhause bei geduldigen Menschen, die keine Erwartungen haben, sondern ihr Tempo respektieren und ihr die Chance geben, Vertrauen aufzubauen. Wer Nova Zeit schenkt, wird vielleicht nicht sofort Nähe bekommen – aber die leisen Fortschritte einer ängstlichen Katze mitzuerleben, ist etwas ganz Besonderes.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Aurich
Shelter
Tierheim Aurich (Animal Welfare Aurich e.V.)
Cared for by Tierheim Aurich (Animal Welfare Aurich e.V.) · AurichLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Nova home

What you'll need for Nova 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 Nova

What life with Nova looks like

Nova is a small young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierheim Aurich (Animal Welfare Aurich e.V.) in Aurich.

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.

Aurich, 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 Aurich (Animal Welfare Aurich e.V.) 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 Aurich (Animal Welfare Aurich 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 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 Aurich (Animal Welfare Aurich e.V.) 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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