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Ruby

Female · Kitten · 2 months

Ruby * 29.06.2026 Ruby is a former bottle baby, born to a feral mother. She and her brother were the only babies to survive birth, weighing just 60 grams. With much love and patience, Ruby was raised, initially receiving droplets of formula every hour as she couldn't take in more volume. We believe she was premature and therefore had these initial difficulties. For every day she survived, we were grateful. The foster home pushed their limits with this premature kitten, but their perseverance paid off. Ruby has grown into a sweet, very people-oriented kitten. We wish for her a home with a netted balcony, people who have time for her, and would adopt another kitten from the shelter. Options are Curcuma, Curry, and Mable. At adoption, the kittens will be multiple dewormed, chipped, and vaccinated. Foster home: T.B. Gierschnach

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Ruby * 29.06.2026: Ruby ist ein ehemaliges Flaschenbaby, sie wurde von einer verwilderten Mutter geboren. Ihr Bruder und sie waren die einzigen Babys, die die Geburt überlebt hatten und wogen gerade einmal 60 Gramm. Mit viel Liebe und Geduld wurde Ruby aufgezogen, am Anfang bekam sie jede Stunde tröpfchenweise Aufzuchtsmilch eingeflößt, da sie vom Volumen her nicht mehr aufnehmen konnte. Wir denken, dass es ein Frühchen war und deshalb diese Startschwierigkeiten hatte. Für jeden Tag, den sie weiterlebte, waren wir dankbar. Die Pflegestelle kam durch dieses Frühchen an ihre Grenzen, aber ihr Durchhaltevermögen hat sich gelohnt. Aus Ruby ist ein süßes sehr menschenbezogenes Kätzchen geworden. Beim Auszug ist sie mehrfach entwurmt, gechipt und geimpft. Pflegestelle: T.B. Gierschnach

Size
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Age
Kitten · 2 months
Location
🇩🇪Schalkenbach
Shelter
Katzenschutzfreunde Rhein-Ahr-Eifel e.V.
Living with Ruby
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Katzenschutzfreunde Rhein-Ahr-Eifel e.V. · Schalkenbach

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Ruby home

What you'll need for Ruby in week one.

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  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 Ruby

What life with Ruby looks like

Ruby is a puppy/kitten cat waiting at Katzenschutzfreunde Rhein-Ahr-Eifel e.V. in Schalkenbach.

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.

Schalkenbach, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

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. Katzenschutzfreunde Rhein-Ahr-Eifel e.V. 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 — Katzenschutzfreunde Rhein-Ahr-Eifel e.V. 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 Katzenschutzfreunde Rhein-Ahr-Eifel e.V. 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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