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Rosie

European Shorthair · Female · Kitten

Rosie was trapped together with two other cats in a garden community where the animals had been cared for for a long time. All three were unneutered and not microchipped – something we of course followed up on right away (as always). Currently, Rosie is still very timid and mostly retreats to her safe haven – which is why there is only one photo of her at the moment. The new environment still overpowers her, and she needs time to settle in. But we are convinced: In a quiet home with patient people, she will thaw out. The people who fed her at the feeding station report that she allowed them to pet her there. And our cat snuggles have even managed to coax a friendly blink out of her from time to time. For Rosie, we are looking for a loving forever home with a cat-experienced person who will give her time, not pressure her, and also consider even small developmental steps. Patience is key here! Rosie is currently living in a foster home so she can finally thaw out in peace. We will keep you updated on her development!. This cat needs outdoor access.

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Rosie wurde im Januar 2026 gemeinsam mit zwei weiteren Katzen in einer Gartensiedlung eingefangen, wo die Tiere über längere Zeit hinweg versorgt wurden. Alle drei waren unkastriert und nicht gechippt – das haben wir dann (wie immer) selbstverständlich nachgeholt. Im Tierheim zeigte sich Rosie sehr schreckhaft und zog sich meist in ihre sichere Höhle zurück. Die neue Umgebung überforderte sie sehr. Doch Rosie hatte Glück und sie kam auf eine sehr geduldige Pflegestelle. Und das war genau das richtige für Rosie, nach ein paar Monaten ist der Knoten geplatzt und sie bewegt sich nun wie selbstverständlich präsent in der Wohnung. Sie lässt sich von ihrer Pflegemami streicheln, mauzt sie freudig an und ist deutlicher entspannter. Rosie ist keine Schoßkatze, sie kommt ab und an vorbei, holt sich ein paar Streicheleinheuten ab und dann macht sie wieder Ihr Ding. Aber ihr dabei zuzusehen wie sie ihr Ding macht, ist einfach nur wunderbar, denn Rosie ist zuckersüß und hat einen einmaligen Gesichtsausdruck. (Ihr fehlt ein Zahn und deshalb schaut sie manchmal etwas schief drein) Für Rosie suchen wir ein liebevolles Für-immer-Zuhause mit Freigang bei katzenerfahrenen Menschen, die ihr Zeit geben, sie nicht bedrängen und auch kleinen Entwicklungsschritten große Bedeutung beimessen. Geduld ist hier das A und O!

Size

Large

Age

Kitten

Location

🇩🇪Herne

Shelter

Tierheim Herne-Wanne

Living with Rosie

✓Spayed
✓Microchipped

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Listed 6 months ago

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About Rosie

What life with Rosie looks like

Rosie is a large kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Herne-Wanne in Herne.

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

Herne, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Rosie, answered.

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