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Polly & Paddy

European Shorthair · Unknown · Kitten · 5 months

We are Polly and Paddy, a magical pair of kittens looking for a wonderful forever home. This is us: we were found and fortunately recovered on a loving foster home. Age-appropriately, we are naturally curious and playful, cheerful and uncomplicated. We look forward to lots of action, space to romp and play. But quiet retreats are also important to us. We are inseparable, fight and cuddle all day and Paddy "brrrrbs" worried when he can't find Polly. Paddy is very sensitive: when stroked and played, he sometimes becomes a bit overstimulated and wants to use his teeth and claws. In such a situation, it helps if his humans end the interaction calmly and kindly and give Paddy space to relax again. He is always open to human interaction, likes to be lifted, often runs up twittering and then wants to be taken on his lap. Polly likes to fight just as much as her brother - since she is physically smaller, Paddy sometimes needs to be distracted when he plays too rough with his sister. From Polly's point of view, humans are great climbing frames and heating pads. She loves fluffy "prey animals", carries them around for hours, hides them in hiding places and defends them with loud growling against her brother. We wish for... a home that has a lot of time for us, with many climbing and hiding possibilities. A balcony (secured) would be great, alternatively at least a secured window. Children living in the household should not be too small and understand that kittens are not cuddly toys, but independent little personalities whose wishes must be respected. Do you have a great home for us? Then contact us via the request form below. We are already looking forward to joint adventures and cuddling hours.

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Wir sind Polly und Paddy … ein zauberhaftes Kätzchen-Duo auf der Suche nach einem tollen Für-immer-Zuhause. Das sind wir: Wir wurden gefunden und konnten uns glücklicherweise auf einer liebevollen Pflegestelle davon erholen. Altersgemäß sind wir natürlich neugierig und verspielt, fröhlich und unkompliziert. Wir freuen uns auf viel Action, Platz zum Toben und Spielen. Aber auch ruhige Rückzugsmöglichkeiten sind natürlich wichtig für uns. Wir sind unzertrennlich, kämpfen und kuscheln den ganzen Tag und Paddy „brrrrbt“ besorgt, wenn er Polly nicht finden kann. Paddy ist sehr sensibel: Beim Streicheln und Spielen wird er manchmal etwas überreizt und möchte dann Zähnchen und Krallen einsetzen. In so einer Situation hilft es, wenn seine Menschen die Interaktion ruhig und freundlich beenden und Paddy Raum geben, um wieder zu entspannen. Er ist jederzeit offen für menschliche Interaktion, lässt sich gern hochheben, kommt häufig zwitschernd angerannt und möchte dann unbedingt auf den Schoß genommen werden. Polly kämpft genauso gern wie ihr Bruder – da sie aber körperlich kleiner ist, muss man Paddy manchmal ablenken, wenn er seine Schwester im Spiel allzu sehr plattmacht. Aus Pollys Sicht sind Menschen tolle Klettergerüste und Heizkissen. Sie liebt flauschige „Beutetiere“, schleppt sie stundenlang mit sich herum, verbirgt sie in Verstecken und verteidigt sie mit lautem Knurren gegen ihren Bruder. ‍Wir wünschen uns … ein Zuhause, das viel Zeit für uns hat, mit vielen Kletter- und Versteckmöglichkeiten. Ein Balkon (gesichert) wäre natürlich super, alternativ mindestens ein gesichertes Fenster. Im Haushalt lebende Kinder sollten nicht zu klein sein und verstehen, dass Kitten keine Kuscheltiere, sondern eigenständige kleine Persönlichkeiten sind, deren Wünsche man respektieren muss. Hast du ein tolles Zuhause für uns? Dann melde dich über das Anfrageformular unten. Wir freuen uns schon auf gemeinsame Abenteuer und Kuschelstunden.

Size
Small
Age
Kitten · 5 months
Location
🇩🇪Berlin
Shelter
Tierheim Berlin
Living with Polly & Paddy
  • ✓Good with kids
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Bringing Polly & Paddy home

What you'll need for Polly & Paddy in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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    €25–40
  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

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    €18–25
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    Covered Litter Box

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    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 Polly & Paddy

What life with Polly & Paddy looks like

Polly & Paddy is a small puppy/kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Berlin in Berlin.

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.

Berlin, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Polly & Paddy, answered.

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