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Novo

European Shorthair · Male · Kitten

Please note that we only place kittens in pairs or with an existing first cat to ensure the best possible socialization. Cats raised in isolation during their infancy are significantly more likely to develop behavioral problems such as compulsive destructiveness, excessive shyness, or house-soiling. We kindly ask for your understanding that we therefore do not place kittens into single-cat households! Furthermore, we do not reserve animals in advance without first arranging a meeting in person. Novo was born at our animal shelter and grew up together with his mother, Gia. Later, he gained three foster siblings with whom he was lovingly socialized. He is a friendly, open-minded, and age-appropriate kitten who is very playful, curiously exploring his surroundings and happily romping around with his siblings. For his new home, we would like Novo not to have to live alone. As a general rule, we only place kittens in pairs or with an already existing, age-appropriate cat so that they can play, learn, and grow up together.

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Bitte beachten Sie, dass wir Kitten nur zu zweit oder zu einer vorhandenen Erstkatze abgeben, um eine bestmögliche Sozialisierung zu gewährleisten. Katzen, die im Babyalter isoliert aufwachsen, entwickeln deutlich häufiger Verhaltensauffälligkeiten wie Zerstöungsdrang, übermäßige Scheue oder Unsauberkeit. Wir bitten um Verständnis, dass wir deshalb keine Kitten in Einzelhaltung abgeben! Zudem reservieren wir die Tiere nicht vorab ohne das ein Kennenlernen stattgefunden hat. Novo wurde bei uns im Tierheim geboren und ist gemeinsam mit seiner Mutter Gia aufgewachsen. Später bekam er drei Ziehgeschwister, mit denen er liebevoll sozialisiert wurde. Er ist ein freundlicher, aufgeschlossener und altersentsprechend sehr verspielter Kater, der neugierig seine Umgebung erkundet und gerne mit seinen Geschwistern tobt. Für sein neues Zuhause wünschen wir uns, dass Novo nicht allein leben muss. Kitten vermitteln wir grundsätzlich nur zu zweit oder zu einer bereits vorhandenen, altersgerechten Katze, damit sie gemeinsam spielen, lernen und aufwachsen können.

Size
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Age
Kitten
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierheim Northeim
Living with Novo
  • ✕Neutered
  • ✕Good with dogs
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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Novo home

What you'll need for Novo 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 Novo

What life with Novo looks like

Novo is a kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Northeim.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Novo, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Novo?
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 Novo on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Novo 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Novo 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 Novo 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 Novo 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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