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Ottilie

Mixed Breed · Female · Kitten

Female stray/indoor FeLV-positive Born approx. 2024 EKH spayed yes/no In shelter since 15.07.2026 ________________________ Ottilie comes from a stray cat population in Kirchhain-Emsdorf. She was secured and brought to the shelter along with other cats. So far, the sweet girl is still very anxious and cautious. She withdraws and reacts panicked when cornered. We are therefore looking for a understanding, patient home for her. We think that the young cat should follow the motto "everything is allowed, nothing is compulsory" and has wonderful potential to become more affectionate. Ottilie would probably get along well with other cats and gain more trust in humans. We do not mediate her in single housing due to the assumed indoor housing. Ottilie was unfortunately tested positive for FeLV. FeLV (Feline Leukemia Virus, also called Leukosis) is an immune deficiency disease that can lead to secondary diseases when it breaks out, e.g. tumors or anemia. FeLV is transmitted via droplet infection. FeLV is completely harmless to other animal species and humans. → More information on the FeLV diagnosis is available here! Fortunately, she is symptom-free. Due to the FeLV diagnosis, Ottilie is only mediated in pure indoor housing, a secured balcony or other safe outdoor area would make her very happy. We very much hope that the sweet mouse will soon start a new life and enjoy life in a real home for the first time, where she is cared for and looked after. ________________________ (as of 10.11.2026) (Click on the pictures to see them in full size!) The description reflects the current status, but we reserve the right to make changes or reassessments. It can always happen that an animal shows or develops differently both here in the shelter and in the new home due to changed circumstances. Back to the overview Tags: Cats 1-5 years, indoor housing, second cats

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weiblich Fundtier/Wohnungshaltung FeLV-positiv Geboren ca. 2024 EKH Kastriert ja / [] nein Im Tierheim seit 15.07.2026 ________________________ Ottilie stammt aus einer Streunerpopulation in Kirchhain-Emsdorf. Sie konnte zusammen mit anderen Katzen gesichert und ins Tierheim gebracht werden. Bisher ist die Süße natürlich noch sehr ängstlich und vorsichtig. Sie zieht sich zurück und reagiert bei Bedrängung panisch. Wir suchen daher ein verständnisvolles, geduldiges Zuhause für sie. Wir denken, dass bei der jungen Katzendame das Motto: „Alles darf, nichts muss“ gelten sollte und sie wunderbares Potential hat, zutraulicher zu werden. Ottilie würde sich mit anderen Katzen sicherlich gut arrangieren können und durch sie mehr Vertrauen zum Menschen fassen. Wir vermitteln sie aufgrund der vorrausgesetzten Wohnungshaltung nicht in Einzelhaltung. Ottilie wurde leider positiv auf FeLV getestet. FeLV (Felines Leukämievirus, auch Leukose genannt) ist eine Immunschwächekrankheit, die bei Ausbruch zu Sekundärerkrankungen führen kann, z.B. Tumoren oder Anämie. Übertragen wird FeLV über eine Tröpfcheninfektion. Für andere Tierarten und für Menschen ist FeLV völlig ungefährlich. → Mehr Infos zur Diagnose FeLV gibt es hier! sie ist glücklicherweise symptomfrei. Aufgrund der FeLV-Diagnose wird Ottilie nur in reine Wohnungshaltung vermittelt, ein gesicherter Balkon oder anderer sicherer Freisitz würde sie sehr freuen. Wir hoffen sehr, dass die süße Maus recht bald einen Neustart hinlegen und zum ersten Mal das Leben in einem richtigen Zuhause, in dem man sich um sie kümmert und sorgt, genießen darf. ________________________ (Stand 10.11.2026) (Bilder anklicken um sie in voller Größe zu sehen!) Die Beschreibung gibt den aktuellen Stand wieder, Änderungen oder Neueinschätzungen behalten wir uns aber vor. Es kann immer passieren, dass ein Tier sich aufgrund veränderter Umstände sowohl hier im Tierheim als auch im neuen Zuhause anders zeigt oder anders entwickelt. Zurück zur Übersicht Tags: Katzen 1-5 Jahre, Wohnungshaltung, Zweitkatzen

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Age

Kitten

Location

🇩🇪Marburg

Shelter

Tierheim Marburg

Living with Ottilie

✓Spayed
✕Good with dogs

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About Ottilie

What life with Ottilie looks like

Ottilie is a kitten mixed breed cat waiting at Tierheim Marburg in Marburg.

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 Ottilie, answered.

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