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Ricarda

European Shorthair · Female · Young · 2 years

Hallo, ich bin Ricarda! Ich streunte Wochenlang rund um das Tierheim und schaute immer wieder neugierig vorbei. Mit etwas Geduld und leckerem Futter konnte ich schließlich angefüttert werden und fasste nach und nach Vertrauen zu den Menschen. Als mich meine Tierpflegerinnen schließlich mit ins Tierheim nahmen, merkte ich schnell, dass es hier eigentlich ganz schön ist, besonders weil es jede Menge Streicheleinheiten und Aufmerksamkeit gibt. Ich bin eine sehr verschmuste und menschenbezogene Katze und genieße jede Aufmerksamkeit. Gleichzeitig bin ich noch jung und habe natürlich jede Menge Energie. Spielen, herumflitzen und meine Umgebung erkunden gehören für mich einfach dazu. Auch mit anderen Katzen komme ich gut zurecht und ich freue mich über Katzengesellschaft. Deshalb kann ich mir gut vorstellen, mein neues Zuhause mit einer freundlichen, ebenfalls noch jungen und verspielten Katze zu teilen. Für mein neues Zuhause wünsche ich mir liebevolle Menschen, die mir nach dem Einzug die nötige Zeit geben, um mich in Ruhe einzugewöhnen. Nach einer entsprechenden Eingewöhnungsphase möchte ich wieder Freigang genießen und meine Umgebung erkunden dürfen. Wenn du eine verschmuste, verspielte und neugierige junge Katze suchst und mir ein liebevolles Zuhause schenken möchtest, dann melde dich gerne im Tierheim. Vielleich habe ich schon bald mein eigenes Zuhause mit ganz viel Kuscheleinheiten. Deine Ricarda!

Size
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Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇦🇹St. Pölten
Shelter
Tierschutzverein St. Pölten
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Bringing Ricarda home

What you'll need for Ricarda 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 Ricarda

What life with Ricarda looks like

Ricarda is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierschutzverein St. Pölten in St. Pölten.

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 Austria

Austrian shelters follow the federal Tierschutzgesetz framework: adopters sign a Schutzvertrag (protection contract) committing to the animal's welfare. Spay/neuter, microchip, and vaccinations are included; fees typically range €150–€350.

St. Pölten, Austria — browse more cats in Austria.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ricarda, answered.

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