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Rieke

European Shorthair · Female

Rieke – Schmusekatze mit eigenem Kopf sucht ihr Zuhause Rieke ist eine zierliche Katze mit großem Charakter. Sie genießt die Nähe der Menschen und wird auch gerne gestreichelt, doch gleichzeitig weiß Rieke auch ganz genau, was sie möchte – und vor allem, was nicht. Wenn ihr etwas nicht passt, teilt sie das auf ihre eigene Weise mit. Ihre Menschen sollten deshalb ihre Signale respektieren und verstehen, dass eine liebevolle Beziehung auch bedeutet, ihre Grenzen zu akzeptieren. Andere Katzen? Darauf kann Rieke gut und gerne verzichten! Sie möchte ihr Zuhause lieber ganz für sich alleine haben. Als überzeugte Einzelprinzessin sucht sie daher einen Platz ohne Artgenossen. Hektik und Unruhe sind ebenfalls nicht ihr Ding. Rieke wünscht sich einen ruhigen Haushalt, in dem sie entspannt ihren Alltag genießen kann. Kinder sollten deshalb schon älter sein und verstehen, wann Rieke ihre Ruhe braucht und wann ihr nach Kuscheln zumute ist. Wer Rieke so nimmt, wie sie ist, bekommt eine menschenbezogene Schmusekatze mit Charakter.

Size

Small

Age

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Location

🇩🇪Burgdorf

Shelter

Tierheim Burgdorf

Living with Rieke

✓Microchipped
✓Good with cats
✓Good with kids

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Bringing Rieke home

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About Rieke

What life with Rieke looks like

Rieke is a small adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Burgdorf in Burgdorf.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Burgdorf, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Rieke, answered.

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