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Pinja

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 3 years

Age: Unknown, likely still quite young. Gender: Female, neutered compatibility with others: Single cat Pinja came to us as a found cat. At first, she is reserved and will hiss sometimes, but once the ice is broken, Pinja is a cuddly female cat. But she shouldn’t be underestimated nonetheless. Pinja doesn’t like being pressured or restrained. She would rather go into the outdoor area after a settling-in period.

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Geschlecht : weiblich kastriert Verträglichkeit : Einzelkatze Pinja kam als Fundkatze zu uns. Anfangs ist sie zurückhaltend und faucht auch mal, aber wenn das Eis einmal gebrochen ist, ist Pinja eine kuschelige Katzendame. Aber dennoch darf man sie nicht unterschätzen. Bedrängen und Fixieren mag Pinja gar nicht. Gerne würde sie nach einer Eingewöhnungszeit in den Freigang gehen wollen.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Recklinghausen
Shelter
Tierheim und Tierschutz Recklinghausen e.V.
Living with Pinja
  • Spayed
Cared for by Tierheim und Tierschutz Recklinghausen e.V. · RecklinghausenLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Pinja home

What you'll need for Pinja 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 Pinja

What life with Pinja looks like

Pinja is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierheim und Tierschutz Recklinghausen e.V. in Recklinghausen.

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.

Recklinghausen, Germany browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Pinja, answered.

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