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Raya

Mixed Breed · Unknown

The sweet Raya takes a closer look at her new surroundings. If the newcomer is deemed "acceptable," there's no going back! – The little snuggly auntie demands affection and loves to snuggle for life. Our pretty girl is a small "water freak." A dripping faucet is just as interesting to her as a mouse hole is to many other kittens. Raya is anything but boring, but a very pleasant, balanced little paw, which quickly wins every heart. Raya is the sister of Yuna and Thea and is looking for a loving home with people who have time for her. A secure balcony or a cat-friendly terrace (ideally with a high scratching post) would certainly be a dream. Raya stays with the owner.

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Die süße Raya sieht sich ihr gegenüber erstmal genauer an. Wird der Neuankömmling für „akzeptabel“ befunden, gibt`s kein zurück! – Die kleine Schmusetante fordert Zärtlichkeit ein und kuschelt für ihr Leben gern. Unser hübsches Mädchen ist ein kleiner „Wasserfreak“. Ein tropfender Wasserhahn ist für sie genauso interessant, wie für manch andere Mieze das Mäuseloch. Raya ist mitnichten langweilig, aber ein sehr angenehmes, ausgeglichenes Samtpfötchen, die schnell jedes Herz erobert. Raya ist die Schwester von Yuna und Thea und sucht ein liebevolles Zuhause bei Menschen, die Zeit für sie haben. Ein gesicherter Balkon oder eine katzengerechte Terrasse (idealerweise mit einem hohen Kratzbaum) wäre sicherlich ein Traum. Raya bleibt beim Besitzer.

Size
Small
Age
—
Location
🇩🇪Lauf
Shelter
Tierhilfe Franken e.V.
Cared for by Tierhilfe Franken e.V. · LaufLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Raya home

What you'll need for Raya in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Raya

What life with Raya looks like

Raya is a small adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierhilfe Franken e.V. in Lauf.

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.

Lauf, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Raya, answered.

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