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Adopt Pzha

British Shorthair · Male

Specials: Apartment, secure balcony. Huhu, this is Pzha. Unfortunately, I couldn't stay at home because I was very sick and my people couldn't afford the treatment. My urinary tract was so inflamed that I couldn't go to the bathroom anymore, but after a complicated operation, everything is working again now. I shouldn't get regular food anymore; there's only something special. They say I'm totally sweet and playful, but I can't stand my fellow animals. Can I maybe move in with you?.

Read original (de)

Besonderheiten: Wohnung, gesicherter Balkon. Huhu, der Pzha hier. Leider konnte ich nicht in meinem zu Hause bleiben da ich sehr krank war und meine Menschen die Behandlung nicht bezahlen konnten. Meine Harnwege waren so entzündet, dass ich nicht mehr aufs Klo gehen konnte, nach einer aufwendigen Operation funktioniert nun alles wieder. Normales Futter sollte ich nicht mehr bekommen, da gibt es nur noch etwas Spezielles. Die sagen hier, dass ich total lieb und verspielt bin, einzig meine Artgenossen, die kann ich nicht leiden. Darf ich vielleicht bei dir Einziehen?

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Location
🇩🇪Essen
Shelter
Tierheim Essen
Living with Pzha
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Bringing Pzha home

What you'll need for Pzha in week one.

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  1. 01
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    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

    Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.

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    €18–25
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    Covered Litter Box

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    €25–45
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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 Pzha

What life with Pzha looks like

Pzha is a adult british shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Essen in Essen.

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.

Essen, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Pzha, answered.

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