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Poppy

British Shorthair · Female · Young · 1 year

🐾Poppy & Rose – gentle souls seeking safety.💛 The two came to us together and should leave together.🐱🐱 Poppy and Rose are still very reserved.🙈 They observe a lot, keep their distance, and need people who give them time. No cat for a quick touch – but for quiet moments, small progress, and that special feeling when trust grows.💛 They are looking for a home suitable for apartment living🏡 with a secure balcony.🌿 Older children are okay. 👧🧒 Those who take them in won't get hyperactive cats – but two fine, sensitive cats who can take their time to adjust. And maybe somewhere, someone understands exactly that.

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🐾Poppy & Rose – leise Seelen auf der Suche nach Sicherheit.💛 Die beiden kamen gemeinsam zu uns – und genau so sollen sie auch wieder gehen.🐱🐱 Poppy und Rose sind noch sehr zurückhaltend.🙈Sie beobachten viel, halten Abstand und brauchen Menschen, die ihnen Zeit geben. Keine Katze für „mal eben anfassen“ – sondern für leise Momente, kleine Fortschritteund dieses besondere Gefühl, wenn Vertrauen wächst.💛 Sie suchen ein Zuhause in Wohnungshaltung🏡mit gesichertem Balkon.🌿 Ältere Kinder sind in Ordnung. 👧🧒 Wer sich auf sie einlässt, bekommt keine Draufgänger – sondern zwei feine, sensible Katzen,die Schritt für Schritt ankommen dürfen. Und vielleicht sitzt genau irgendwo jemand, der genau das versteht. 💛

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Gelsenkirchen
Shelter
Tierheim Gelsenkirchen
Living with Poppy
  • Spayed
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Tierheim Gelsenkirchen · GelsenkirchenLearn about British Shorthair

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Poppy home

What you'll need for Poppy in week one.

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  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 Poppy

What life with Poppy looks like

Poppy is a young adult british shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Gelsenkirchen in Gelsenkirchen.

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 Poppy, answered.

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