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Adopt Ruby

Birman · Female · Kitten · 8 months

Ruby If you are interested in our cats, please contact the animal shelter directly by phone (feel free to leave a message with AB) or by email with your phone number indicated, then further details can be discussed and, if possible, an appointment for a meet-and-greet can be arranged.

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Ruby Wenn Sie Interesse an unseren Katzen haben, melden Sie sich bitte direkt telefonisch im Tierheim unter (gerne Nachricht auf AB hinterlassen) oder per Mail mit Angabe Ihrer Telefonnummer an , dann kann Näheres besprochen und gegebenenfalls ein Termin zum Kennenlernen ausgemacht werden.

Size
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Age
Kitten · 8 months
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Ria-Nickel-Tierheim Homburg
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Bringing Ruby home

What you'll need for Ruby in week one.

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  1. 01
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    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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    Feliway Calming Spray

    Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.

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    €18–25
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    Covered Litter Box

    Privacy reduces stress in week one. Get one size up from what you'd think.

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    €25–45
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    Clumping Cat Litter

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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

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    €10–18
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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Ruby

What life with Ruby looks like

Ruby is a puppy/kitten birman cat waiting at Ria-Nickel-Tierheim Homburg in Germany.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Ruby, answered.

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