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Ravi

Domestic Shorthair · Female · 2 years

Rana und Ravi were picked up in an apartment building and brought to us because no owner could be found. We therefore cannot provide any information about their previous lives. Both are initially skeptical around unfamiliar people. They need time to adjust to new situations. When it's quiet and she knows someone, Rana will now come out of her hiding place and enjoy being stroked. Ravi, on the other hand, is also curious but sometimes reacts to approaches by strangers with hissing or swatting. She often behaves ambivalently towards people, freezing up and not shying away from a half-hearted attack if she concludes that someone is too close. Rana und Ravi have a hard time getting along with other cats. Ravi especially makes it clear that she does not want to be bothered by fellow animals. As the two black ladies are so sensitive and react fearfully to loud noises and other stimuli, we are looking for a quiet home for them that gives them enough time and space and accepts them as they are. Children should better not be part of the new household.

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Ravi wurde zusammen mit Rana in einem Treppenhaus aufgegriffen und zu uns gebracht, da kein Halter ausfindig zu machen war. Über ihr vorheriges Leben können wir daher leider keine Auskunft geben. Als die beiden bei uns ankamen waren sie noch sehr zurückhaltend und brauchten einige Zeit um aufzutauen und sich zurechtzufinden. Da sich Ravi schlussendlich als unverträglich gezeigt hat, dürfen die beiden jetzt getrennt nach einem neuen Zuhause suchen. Ravi ist keine Kuschelkatze und zeigt sich oft ambivalent in ihrem Verhalten. Sie möchte nicht angefasst werden und macht das auch unter Einsatz ihrer Krallen deutlich, allerdings ist sie trotzdem immer mittendrin und sucht aktiv Nähe. Sie streift dann auch gerne mal um die Beine, schnuppert und beobachtet aus nächster Nähe, was die Menschen denn so treiben. Wenn man Ravi so nimmt wie sie ist, keine großen Erwartungen an sie stellt und ihr den Freiraum lässt, den sie benötigt, kann man mit ihr wundervoll co-existieren. Mit anderen Katzen kann Ravi nicht sehr viel anfangen. Sie stellt deutlich klar, dass sie von Artgenossen nicht bedrängt werden möchte, daher vermitteln wir Ravi ausschließlich als Einzelkatze. Wir suchen für Ravi ein ruhiges Zuhause in verkehrsarmer Lage, das ihr ausreichend Zeit und Raum lässt und sie so nimmt, wie sie ist. Kinder oder andere Tiere sollten nicht mit im neuen Zuhause leben. Katzenerfahrung sollte vorhanden sein.

Size
Large
Age
2 years
Location
🇩🇪Wiesbaden
Shelter
Tierheim Wiesbaden
Living with Ravi
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✕Good with kids
  • ✕Has special needs
Cared for by Tierheim Wiesbaden · WiesbadenLearn about Domestic Shorthair →

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Ravi home

What you'll need for Ravi 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

    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

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    €25–45
  4. 04

    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 Ravi

What life with Ravi looks like

Ravi is a large adult domestic shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Wiesbaden in Wiesbaden.

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.

Note from the shelter: Require quiet environment, patient socialization, and experienced handling due to fearful behavior

🇩🇪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.

Wiesbaden, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ravi, answered.

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