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Female · Young · 3 years

Penne – Cautious Cat Seeking a Quiet Home The approximately three-year-old Penne came to us at the animal shelter with five other cats through a friend. The group originated from an animal hoarding case and likely had little to no positive contact with humans in their previous lives. Consequently, all six cats are still very shy and prefer to keep a distance. Penne is among the reserved feline furballs. She currently observes humans from a safe distance and does not yet want to be touched or cuddled. Everything new still frightens her, so she needs time to get to know her surroundings in peace. However, with patient people who do not expect anything from her and give her her space, Penne can gradually learn that people can also be good. In contrast, Penne gets along very well with her fellow animals. The cats provide each other with security, sleep together in their cozy dens, and rely heavily on each other. She should either move out with one of her familiar feline friends or join an already existing, social cat. For Penne, we wish to find a quiet home with empathetic people who will give her the time to settle in at her own pace. Small progress often only becomes visible gradually in such cats – for this reason, they are all the more valuable. Since Penne is very fearful and is not familiar with outdoor life, she is only placed in safe, suitable for apartment living homes, preferably with a secured balcony, so she can enjoy fresh air and sunlight safely. General interested party inquiry:

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Penne – vorsichtige Katze auf der Suche nach einem ruhigen Zuhause Die etwa drei Jahre alte Penne kam gemeinsam mit fünf weiteren Katzen über einen befreundeten Verein zu uns ins Tierheim. Die Gruppe stammt aus einem Animal-Hoarding-Fall und hat vermutlich in ihrem bisherigen Leben nur wenig bis gar keinen positiven Kontakt zu Menschen gehabt. Entsprechend sind alle sechs Katzen noch sehr schüchtern und halten lieber etwas Abstand. Auch Penne gehört zu den zurückhaltenden Samtpfoten. Menschen beobachtet sie derzeit lieber aus sicherer Entfernung und möchte aktuell noch nicht angefasst oder gekuschelt werden. Alles Neue macht ihr noch Angst, weshalb sie Zeit braucht, um ihre Umgebung in Ruhe kennenzulernen. Mit geduldigen Menschen, die nichts von ihr erwarten und ihr ihren Freiraum lassen, kann Penne jedoch Schritt für Schritt lernen, dass von Menschen auch Gutes ausgehen kann. Mit ihren Artgenossen versteht sich Penne dagegen sehr gut. Die Katzen geben sich gegenseitig Sicherheit, schlafen zusammen in ihren Kuschelhöhlen und orientieren sich stark aneinander. Sie soll entweder gemeinsam mit einer ihrer vertrauten Katzenfreundinnen ausziehen oder zu einer bereits vorhandenen, sozialen Katze ziehen. Für Penne wünschen wir uns ein ruhiges Zuhause bei einfühlsamen Menschen, die ihr die Zeit geben, in ihrem eigenen Tempo anzukommen. Kleine Fortschritte werden bei solchen Katzen oft erst nach und nach sichtbar – dafür sind sie umso wertvoller. Da Penne sehr ängstlich ist und das Leben draußen nicht kennt, vermitteln wir sie ausschließlich in reine Wohnungshaltung, gerne mit gesichertem Balkon, damit sie sicher frische Luft und Sonnenstrahlen genießen kann. Allgemeine Interessentenanfrage:

Size
Small
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Ettlingen
Shelter
Tierheim Ettlingen
Living with Penne
  • House-trained
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with cats
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Cared for by Tierheim Ettlingen · Ettlingen

Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Penne home

What you'll need for Penne 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 Penne

What life with Penne looks like

Penne is a small young adult cat waiting at Tierheim Ettlingen in Ettlingen.

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 Penne, answered.

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