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Pamina

European Shorthair · Unknown · Young · 3 years

Mozart, Amadeus, and Pamina were found together. All three were in good general condition and could move into the adoption area after a short time. Pamina is very fearful but can be touched, but she does not approach people voluntarily. In the shelter, she can only be seen in her hiding spots as long as people are present. So far, she gets along well with the other cats, but she hasn’t found any permanent friends yet. For Pamina, we are looking for a quiet home with a later, secure release. A more outgoing first-time cat could be beneficial to help her lose her fear of people faster. Otherwise, her new guardians should bring a lot of patience and empathy. Children should already be older to understand Pamina’s fear. This cat needs outdoor access.

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Mozart, Amadeus und Pamina sind zusammen gefunden worden. Alle 3 waren in einem guten Allgemeinzustand. Sie konnten nach kurzer Zeit in den Vermittlungsbereich umziehen. Pamina ist sehr ängstlich, aber man darf sie anfassen, freiwillig kommt sie aber nicht auf einen zu. Im Katzenhaus sieht man sie nur in ihren Verstecken, solange Menschen da sind. Mit den anderen Katzen funktioniert es bis jetzt auch ganz gut, aber sie hat noch keine festen Freunde gefunden. Für Pamina suchen wir ein ruhiges Zuhause mit späterem, sicheren Freigang. Eine zutrauliche Erstkatze könnte von Vorteil sein, damit sie ihre Angst vor Menschen schneller verliert. Ansonsten sollten ihre neuen Dosenöffner viel Geduld und Einfühlungsvermögen mitbringen. Kinder sollten schon größer sein, um Paminas Angst verstehen zu können.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierheim Quellenhof Passbrunn
Living with Pamina
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Pamina home

What you'll need for Pamina in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Pamina

What life with Pamina looks like

Pamina is a young adult european shorthair dog waiting at Tierheim Quellenhof Passbrunn in Germany.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇩🇪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 Pamina, answered.

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