How do I contact the shelter about Pippa?

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

Can I adopt Pippa if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Wetzlar 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 Pippa 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 Pippa 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 Wetzlar early rather than rehoming privately; they know Pippa 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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Pippa

Mixed Breed · Female · Kitten · 4 months

Hello, I’m Pippa 🥰 I was born here at the animal shelter, and my four siblings have already found their forever homes 🍀 Now it would be lovely if I could find mine too ❤️ I’d like to live in an apartment; if you have a balcony, that’d be great 🥰 I’d love to move out together with another kitten from this shelter, because baby cats here always come in pairs ❗ I’ve already learned that cuddling is a wonderful thing, and we can happily spend lots of time together—right alongside playing 😍 If you’d like to get to know me better, please get in touch by email: And then we’ll arrange a cuddle date ❤️🍀 See you soon, hopefully, Your Pippa ❤️ (Our description is just a snapshot from daily life at the shelter. We might develop quite differently in our new home.) Please read through our adoption criteria on our website first: Adoption Criteria – Animal Welfare Association Wetzlar and Surroundings e.V. (tierheim-wetzlar.de) Animal type: Cat. Breed: EKH (European Shorthair). Date of birth: 02.05.2026. Color: White. Gender: Female. In the shelter since: 02.05.2026. Reason for surrender: Born in the shelter. Adoption status: Available for adoption. Neutered/Unneutered: Unneutered. Outdoor access/apartment cat: Apartment living. Emergency: No. Adopted on: Not yet adopted

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Hallo, ich bin Pippa 🥰 Ich bin hier im Tierheim geboren und meine 4 Geschwister haben bereits ihr Fürimmerzuhause gefunden 🍀 Nun wäre es schön, wenn ich meins auch finde ❤️ Ich möchte in Wohnungshaltung leben, wenn ihr einen Balkon habt, wäre das toll 🥰 Ich möchte zusammen mit einem anderen Kitten hier aus dem Tierheim ausziehen, denn Babykatzen gibts hier nur im Doppelpack ❗ Dass Schmusen eine tolle Sache ist, habe ich bereits gelernt und da können wir ruhig neben Spielen viel Zeit mit verbringen 😍 Wer mich kennenlernen mag, meldet sich gerne per Mail: Und dann machen wir einen Kuscheltermin aus ❤️🍀 Bis hoffentlich bald, Eure Pippa ❤️ (Die Beschreibung von uns ist nur eine Momentaufnahme aus dem Tierheimalltag. Wir können uns im neuen Zuhause auch ganz anders entwickeln.) Bitte lest vorab bei uns auf der Homepage die Vermittlungskriterien: Vermittlungskriterien – Tierschutzverein Wetzlar und Umgebung e.V. (tierheim-wetzlar.de) Tierart:Katze. Rasse:EKHGeboren am:02.05.2026. Farbe:Weiß. Geschlecht:WeiblichIm Tierheim seit:02.05.2026Abgabegrund:Im Tierheim geborenVermittlungsstatus:Vermittelbar. Kastriert/Unkastriert:UnkastriertFreigänger/Wohnungskatze:WohnungshaltungNotfall:NeinVermittelt am:Noch nicht vermittelt

Size

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Age

Kitten · 4 months

Location

🇩🇪Wetzlar

Shelter

Tierheim Wetzlar

Living with Pippa

✓Spayed

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Listed 1 month ago

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About Pippa

What life with Pippa looks like

Pippa is a puppy/kitten mixed breed cat waiting at Tierheim Wetzlar in Wetzlar.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇩🇪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.

Wetzlar, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Pippa, answered.

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