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Rhea

Female · Adult · 8 years

Urgent: Home needed for Rhea! Rhea is an outdoor cat who is suffering greatly here at the animal shelter. She’s been waiting for her people since December, making her one of the longest-staying cats in our care. Unfortunately, Rhea keeps getting overlooked. Admittedly, right now she’s more often in a grumpy mood than a happy one and likes to decide for herself when she feels like cuddling. However, we can easily imagine that in her new home, she’ll have more good days than bad ones :). Still, it’s important to have some experience with cats. Rhea absolutely does not get along with other cats, and small children should also not live in her new home. Currently, she’s unfortunately struggling with her pancreas. Rhea is really suffering at the shelter, and we’d love nothing more than to see her finally have a loving home of her own again!

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Dringend Zuhause für Rhea gesucht! Rhea ist eine Freigängerin, die hier im Tierheim sehr leidet. Seit Dezember wartet sie schon auf ihre Menschen und gehört damit zu den längsten Insassen bei den Katzen. Leider wird Rhea immer übersehen. Zugegeben, aktuell hat sie eher schlechte Laune als gute und entscheidet gerne selbst wann sie zum schmusen kommt. Wir können uns aber gut vorstellen, dass sie im neuen Zuhause mehr gute als zickige Tage hat :). Trotzdem sollte man etwas Katzenerfahrung mitbringen. Rhea mag absolut keine anderen Katzen und auch Kleinkinder sollten nicht im neuen Zuhause leben. Aktuell hat sie leider Probleme mit der Bauchspeicheldrüse. Rhea leidet sehr im Tierheim und wir würden es ihr so wünschen, endlich wieder ein eigenes Zuhause zu haben!

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Nuremberg
Shelter
Tierheim Nürnberg
Living with Rhea
  • Spayed
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
Cared for by Tierheim Nürnberg · Nuremberg

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Rhea home

What you'll need for Rhea 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 Rhea

What life with Rhea looks like

Rhea is a small adult cat waiting at Tierheim Nürnberg in Nuremberg.

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: Requires medication for pancreatic issues and is positive for feline coronavirus

🇩🇪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 Rhea, answered.

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