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Mixed Breed · Female

Peanut, a 10-year-old brown tabby, lived with an elderly woman and came into our care after her passing. It appears Peanut had a very quiet and secluded life until then, as she initially struggled with new sounds, toys, and human contact. In the first five weeks at the shelter, the beautiful brown tabby mostly withdrew and slowly opened up only through intense interaction with her. This has changed. While she still loves to start her day late, she has discovered her passion for feather lure and, since a few days ago, playing with the laser pointer, where the still slightly plump female cat reveals herself as a skilled hunter. Her biggest hobby, however, is fishing for non-existent fish in the water bowl with her paw! Although Peanut has the opportunity to explore the house at the shelter, she hardly uses it and instead prefers to stay in a designated living area. In this area, she does not tolerate the other shelter cats and drives them away loudly. Peanut is not a beginner cat. Although she is now much more balanced than at the beginning of her stay here, her mood still frequently changes. She is a clever and independent cat who decides for herself whether and when she seeks contact with people - which can, however, include long cuddling sessions! We are looking for a home for Peanut where she receives a lot of praise and attention and where there are no other cats. Outdoor access does not seem to be absolutely necessary according to the observations made so far, but a possibility to splash around would be great. ;-). Peanut moves into her new home dewormed, RCP-vaccinated, spayed, and microchipped against a protection contract and a deposit.

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Die Wasserratte. Die 10jährige Peanut lebte mit einer älteren Dame zusammen und gelangte nach deren Tod in unsere Obhut.. Offenbar hatte Peanut bis dahin ein sehr ruhiges und abgeschiedenes Leben geführt, denn sie tat sich anfangs mit neuen Geräuschen, Spielsachen und menschlichen Kontakten schwer.. In den ersten fünf Wochen in der Pflegestelle hat sich die hübsche Brauntigerin überwiegend zurückgezogen und taute nur durch intensive Beschäftigung mit ihr langsam auf.. Inzwischen hat sich dies geändert. Zwar liebt sie es immer noch, ihren Tag nicht allzu früh zu starten, hat aber Federangeln und seit einigen Tagen das Spiel mit dem Laser- Pointer für sich entdeckt, wobei die noch etwas moppelige Katzendame sich als gewiefte Jägerin entpuppt.. Ihr größtes Hobby ist es allerdings, mit der Pfote im Wassernapf nach dort nicht vorhandenen Fischen zu angeln!. Auch wenn Peanut auf der Pflegestelle die Möglichkeit hat, das Haus zu erkunden, nutzt sie diese kaum und hält sich stattdessen lieber in einem abgegrenzten Wohnbereich auf. In diesem duldet sie auch nicht die anderen Kater der Pflegestelle, sondern schlägt diese lautstark in die Flucht.. Peanut ist keine Anfängerkatze.. Auch wenn sie mittlerweile sehr viel ausgeglichener als zu Beginn ihres Aufenthaltes hier ist, kippt ihre Stimmung immer noch häufig.. Sie ist eine clevere und eigenständige Katze, die selbst entscheidet, ob und wann sie den Kontakt zu Menschen sucht - was aber durchaus lange Schmusestunden beinhalten kann!. Für Peanut suchen wir ein Zuhause, in welchem sie viel Zuspruch und Aufmerksamkeit erfährt und in dem keine anderen Katzen vorhanden sind.. Freigang scheint nach den bisher gemachten Beobachtungen nicht zwingend erforderlich zu sein, eine Möglichkeit zum Plantschen wäre jedoch prima. ;-). Peanut zieht entwurmt, RCP-geimpft, kastriert und gechippt gegen Schutzvertrag und Schutzgebühr ins neue Zuhause.. Peanut

Size
Small
Age
—
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Katzenhilfe Gelderland e.V.
Living with Peanut
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Katzenhilfe Gelderland e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Peanut home

What you'll need for Peanut 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 Peanut

What life with Peanut looks like

Peanut is a small adult mixed breed cat waiting at Katzenhilfe Gelderland 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Peanut, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Peanut?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Katzenhilfe Gelderland e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Peanut on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Peanut if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Katzenhilfe Gelderland 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Peanut 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 Peanut 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 Katzenhilfe Gelderland e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Peanut 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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