How do I contact the shelter about Richie?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Ettlingen handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Richie on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Richie if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Ettlingen 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 Richie 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 Richie 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 Ettlingen early rather than rehoming privately; they know Richie 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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Richie

Unknown · Kitten

Richie came to us as a found cat in early August. Unfortunately, like so often, he was on the road unneutered - and nobody seemed to miss the handsome fellow. In his new surroundings, Richie initially showed himself to be somewhat reserved. He preferred to observe first and find out in peace who was actually standing in front of him - that was entirely to his liking. But this cautious side does not last long with Richie: Once he has gained trust, he quickly thaws and shows what a loving and people-oriented cat is in him. Richie now enjoys the company of his animal caretakers very much. He is happy about attention and time together and lets his charming nature shine through more and more. With his beautiful green eyes and his particularly handsome face, he knows how to enchant right away. For Richie, we now wish for people who give him a little time to arrive at first and do not pressure him. Who grants him this short familiarization phase can look forward to gaining his trust and having a wonderful cat by his side. General inquiry: No diseases known.

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Richie befindet sich aktuell noch in Quarantäne. Bei seinem Auszug wird er geimpft, gechippt und kastriert sein. Richie kam Anfang August als Fundkater zu uns. Wie leider so oft war auch er unkastriert unterwegs – und niemand schien den hübschen Kerl zu vermissen. In seiner neuen Umgebung zeigte sich Richie zunächst etwas zurückhaltend. Lieber erst einmal beobachten und in Ruhe herausfinden, wer da eigentlich vor ihm steht – das war ganz nach seinem Geschmack. Doch diese vorsichtige Seite hält bei Richie nicht lange an: Hat er Vertrauen gefasst, taut er schnell auf und zeigt, was für ein lieber und menschenbezogener Kater in ihm steckt. Mittlerweile genießt Richie die Gesellschaft seiner Tierpflegerinnen sehr. Er freut sich über Aufmerksamkeit und gemeinsame Zeit und lässt dabei immer mehr von seinem charmanten Wesen durchblitzen. Mit seinen wunderschönen grünen Augen und seinem besonders hübschen Gesicht weiß er ohnehin sofort zu verzaubern. Für Richie wünschen wir uns nun Menschen, die ihm anfangs ein wenig Zeit zum Ankommen geben und ihn nicht bedrängen. Wer ihm diese kurze Kennenlernphase zugesteht, darf sich darauf freuen, sein Vertrauen zu gewinnen und einen wunderbaren Kater an seiner Seite zu haben. Allgemeine Interessentenanfrage:

Size

Small

Age

Kitten

Location

🇩🇪Ettlingen

Shelter

Tierheim Ettlingen

Living with Richie

✓House-trained
✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped

Cared for by Tierheim Ettlingen · Ettlingen

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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Richie home

What you'll need for Richie in week one.

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About Richie

What life with Richie looks like

Richie is a small puppy/kitten cat waiting at Tierheim Ettlingen in Ettlingen.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇩🇪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.

Ettlingen, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Richie, answered.

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