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Pfötchen

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 10 years

Born approximately 2016, female, spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, outdoor access, single housing. Pfötchen is still very shy and hides a lot. She can be petted. With patience, she will probably soon become a cuddly cat. She is intimidated by other cats. She has lived outdoors for a long time. Who will give her a quiet home?

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*geboren ca.2016 EKH weiblich kastriert *Geimpft und gechippt *Freigang *Einzelhaltung Pfötchen ist noch sehr schüchtern und versteckt sich viel. Lässt sich aber streicheln.Mit Geduld wird sie bestimmt bald zur Schmusekatze. Artgenossen schüchtern sie ein. Sie hat längere Zeit draußen gelebt. Wer schenkt ihr ein ruhiges Zuhause?

Size
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Age
Adult · 10 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Bad Harzburg und Umgebung
Living with Pfötchen
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✕Good with dogs
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Bad Harzburg und Umgebung · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →
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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Pfötchen home

What you'll need for Pfötchen in week one.

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  1. 01
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    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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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
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    Covered Litter Box

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    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Pfötchen

What life with Pfötchen looks like

Pfötchen is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierschutzverein Bad Harzburg und Umgebung 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 Pfötchen, answered.

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