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Rose

Female · Adult · 5 years

Rose kam zusammen mit zwei anderen Katzen in einem äußerst schlechten gesundheitlichen Zustand zu uns. Das Trio wurde in einer verwahrlosten Wohnung zurückgelassen und kam dehydriert und fast verhungert bei uns an. Nach intensivem Aufpäppeln, tierärztlicher Versorgung inklusive Kastration und dem ganzen Programm ist es nun endlich soweit, dass die Köfferchen gepackt werden können. Die drei Damen sind mittlerweile ins Katzenhaus umgezogen. Rose macht ziemlich deutlich und lautstark klar, dass sie mit den anderen Katzen nichts zu tun haben möchte – am wenigsten zur Fütterungszeit. Auch uns Menschen sieht sie momentan eher als Mittel zum Zweck, um an etwas Essbares zu kommen. Vertrauen muss man sich bei Rose erst einmal erarbeiten. Daher suchen wir für Rose ein Zuhause als Einzelprinzessin in Wohnungshaltung mit gesichertem Balkon. Die zukünftigen Dosenöffner sollten wissen, dass Rose, was ihr Essen angeht, so gar keinen Spaß versteht. Mit ihr sollte evtl. auch mit Clickertraining gearbeitet werden, damit Rose wieder Vertrauen aufbaut und begreift, dass sie nie wieder Hunger leiden muss. Aufgrund ihrer Futtergier sollten keine Kinder mit im Haushalt leben.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Cologne
Shelter
Tierheim Köln
Living with Rose
  • Spayed
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Köln · Cologne

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Rose home

What you'll need for Rose 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 Rose

What life with Rose looks like

Rose is a medium-sized adult cat waiting at Tierheim Köln in Cologne.

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.

Cologne, Germany browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Rose, answered.

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