How do I contact the shelter about Petrina?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Katzenhaus-Freunde handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Petrina on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Petrina if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Katzenhaus-Freunde 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 Petrina 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 Petrina 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 Katzenhaus-Freunde early rather than rehoming privately; they know Petrina 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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Petrina

Mixed Breed Cat · Female · Young · 1 year

Petrina is a very young mother; she had little contact with humans and is accordingly cautious and shy, but never aggressive. Even after a few days in the foster home, she already dares to come out of her hiding place to eat despite the presence of people, and she likes to lick her favorite paste from your finger. Petrina needs patient, empathetic people who can build her trust. She really wants to go outside again in a green, low-traffic environment. Cat visit / adoption Petrina's Kitten Petrina and her kittens were found on a farm. She was very thin and hungry. The farmer knew our association and asked us for help. Petrina and her kittens are listed in STMZ. Now we wish for this small family a loving home with outdoor access in a green, rural environment. A cat door, so they can go out and back home independently, is a requirement.

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Petrina ist eine ganz liebe, aber vorsichtige, ängstliche Katze, die den Menschen noch nicht so richtig traut. Seit ihre Kitten ausgezogen sind, hat sie aber grosse Fortschritte gemacht - sie spielt sehr gern und kommt dabei auch schon ganz nah. Auch leckt sie einem gern ihre Lieblingspaste vom Finger, und seit ein paar Tagen schnuppert sie auch zur Begrüssung am ausgestreckten Finger. Für Petrina suchen wir ein Zuhause mit ruhigen, geduldigen Menschen, die sich mit ihr beschäftigen, ohne sie zu bedrängen. Anderen erwachsenen Katzen gegenüber verhält sie sich momentan zwar interessiert, aber sehr abwartend. Mit der Zeit wird Petrina auch wieder Freigang wünschen, wir vermitteln sie daher in verkehrkehrsarme Umgebung. Eine Katzenklappe wird für sie unverzichtbar sein, damit sie jederzeit ins sichere Zuhause zurückflüchten kann. Katze besuchen / adoptieren Geschichte der Gruppe Petrina's Kitten Petrina ist mit ihren Kitten auf einem Bauernhof zugelaufen. Sie war sehr dünn und ausgehungert. Der Bauer kannte unseren Verein und bat uns um Hilfe. Petrina und ihre Kitten sind im STMZ ausgeschrieben. Nun wünschen wir uns für diese kleine Familie ein liebevolles Zuhause mit Freigang in einer grünen, ländlichen Umgebung. Eine Katzentüre, damit sie selbstständig nach draussen und wieder nach Hause können, ist Voraussetzung. vermittelt Caillou vermittelt Pebble Petrina vermittelt Sasso vermittelt Selce

Size

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Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇨🇭Zürich region

Shelter

Katzenhaus-Freunde

Cared for by Katzenhaus-Freunde · Zürich region Learn about Mixed Breed Cat →

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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Petrina home

What you'll need for Petrina in week one.

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About Petrina

What life with Petrina looks like

Petrina is a young adult mixed breed cat cat waiting at Katzenhaus-Freunde in Zürich region.

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 Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

Zürich region, Switzerland — browse more cats in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Petrina, answered.

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