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Posy

European Shorthair · Female

Posy came to our shelter through a seizure. Unfortunately, she has never had real contact with humans and has always been left to her own devices. Therefore, she is unfortunately very suspicious of us and does not want to be touched at the moment. In addition, animals seized are often overwhelmed by the new situation in the shelter. Therefore, we are looking for a new home without children or other animals and understanding people who will simply give Posy her space and give her the time she needs. You can already see small progress in Posy, but it may still be that she never wants to be touched. Maybe it will just "click" when she gets to somewhere in her life. Posy has only lived in an apartment so far, but we could imagine that she would like to have outdoor access. Since she does not know "outside", her new home should be very traffic-calmed.

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Posy kam durch eine Sicherstellung zu uns ins Tierheim. Leider hat sie wohl nie richtigen Kontakt zu Menschen gehabt, sondern war schon immer sich selbst überlassen. Daher ist sie uns gegenüber leider sehr misstrauisch und möchte aktuell auch nicht angefasst werden. Dazu kommt, dass häufig sichergestellte Tiere eh erst einmal mit der neuen Situation im Tierheim überfordert sind. Daher suchen wir ein neues Zuhause ohne Kinder oder andere Tiere und verständnisvolle Menschen, die Posy einfach ihren Raum lassen und ihr die Zeit geben, die nötig ist. Man merkt Posy bereits ganz kleine Fortschritte an, allerdings kann es trotzdem sein, dass sie nie richtig angefasst werden will. Vielleicht macht es aber auch einfach „Klick“, wenn sie irgendwo mal richtig ankommen darf in ihrem Leben. Posy hat bisher nur in der Wohnung gelebt, allerdings könnten wir uns vorstellen, dass sie gerne Freigang hätte. Da sie „draußen“ nicht kennt, sollte ihr neues Zuhause sehr verkehrsberuhigt liegen.

Size
Small
Age
—
Location
🇩🇪Burgdorf
Shelter
Tierheim Burgdorf
Living with Posy
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✕Good with kids
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Bringing Posy home

What you'll need for Posy 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
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    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 Posy

What life with Posy looks like

Posy is a small adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Burgdorf in Burgdorf.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Burgdorf, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Posy, answered.

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