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Pauline

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Pauline has lived since early October 2025 on a foster home in Mannheim. At first, she was very shy and anxious, hiding most of the time. After about two months, she began to enjoy the cuddles from the foster home, and after about four months, she gained enough confidence to move freely around the apartment, even with familiar people present and active. As a result, she has blossomed, becoming very cuddly and actively demanding cuddles multiple times a day. Her age is estimated to be around 12 years, and she is otherwise in good health (details available upon request). FIV/Leukemia tested negative, vaccinated. We are looking for experienced cat owners for Pauline, preferably with experience with fearful animals. She should go to a quiet home, preferably as a single cat, no children, dogs, etc. A secured balcony after the adjustment period would be great. Update June 2026: After about 10 months on the foster home, Pauline has developed into a true snuggle cat. While she still does not like to be held and needs stroking breaks, she always comes back to ask for cuddles. She has also discovered the window sill and would greatly appreciate a secured balcony after a few months of adjustment. She is not interested in playing, except for catnip cushions.

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Pauline lebt seit Anfang Oktober 2025 auf einer Pflegestelle in Mannheim. Dort zeigte sie sich anfangs sehr scheu und ängstlich, und hat sich die meiste Zeit versteckt. Nach etwa zwei Monaten hat sie angefangen, die Streicheleinheiten der Pflegestelle zu genießen, nach etwa 4 Monaten hat sie ausreichend Vertrauen gefasst, um sich frei in der Wohnung zu bewegen, auch wenn vertraute Menschen anwesend und aktiv sind. Dadurch ist sie regelrecht aufgeblüht, sehr verschmust und fordert Streicheleinheiten mehrfach täglich aktiv ein. Ihr Alter wird auf ca. 12 Jahre geschätzt, bis auf minimale Befunde ist sie aber gesund (Infos auf Anfrage). FIV/Leukose negativ getestet, geimpft. Für Pauline suchen wir erfahrene Katzenhalter, idealerweise mit Erfahrung mit Angsttieren. Sie soll in ein ruhiges Zuhause kommen, bevorzugt als Einzelkatze, keine Kinder, Hunde etc. Ein gesicherter Balkon nach der Eingewöhnung wäre toll. Update Juni 2026: Nach mittlerweile ca. 10 Monaten auf Pflegestelle hat sich Pauline zu einer wahren Schmusekatze entwickelt. Zwar möchte sie weiterhin nicht festgehalten werden und braucht Streichelpausen, aber sie kommt immer wieder an, um nach Streicheleinheiten zu bitten.Mittlerweile hat sie auch das Fensterbrett für sich entdeckt und würde einen gesicherten Balkon nach einigen Monaten Eingewöhnungszeit sehr wertschätzen. An Spielen ist sie bisher nicht interessiert, mit Ausnahme von Katzenminze-Kissen. Der Kater der Pflegestelle mag sie nicht besonders, von ihr gehen aber äußerst selten Streitigkeiten aus, daher ist mittlerweile auch eine

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Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Schwetzingen und Umgebung e.V.
Living with Pauline
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  • Good with kids
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Bringing Pauline home

What you'll need for Pauline in week one.

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  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
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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
  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 Pauline

What life with Pauline looks like

Pauline is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierschutzverein Schwetzingen und Umgebung e.V. in Germany.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Pauline, answered.

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