How do I contact the shelter about Ruby?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Brilon 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 — Tierheim Brilon 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 Tierheim Brilon 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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Ruby

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 9 years

We are looking for a loving home for our 9-year-old cat Ruby 🐾 We are looking for a beautiful, loving home for our 9-year-old, tabby cat. She is house-trained, spayed and vaccinated and of course has a vaccination passport. She is an enthusiastic outdoor cat and diligent mouse hunter, but likes to spend her nights indoors. She also enjoys lying in the sun. ☀️ In the evenings, she likes to demand her extensive cuddles - she is extremely affectionate and people-oriented. ❤️ She lets herself be touched everywhere and shows no aggression, even at the vet. 🐶 Dogs are possible after a corresponding introduction.🐱 With another cat, it could also work depending on the sympathy. We wish her a loving, quiet home, where she can continue to enjoy outdoor access and at the same time get her cuddles. For her, we are looking for a serious interested party and would be happy to tell you more about her. 🐾❤️ Contact:

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Liebevolles Zuhause für unsere 9-jährige Katze Ruby gesucht 🐾 Wir suchen ein schönes, liebevolles Zuhause für unsere 9-jährige, getigerte Katze. Sie ist stubenrein, kastriert und geimpft und besitzt selbstverständlich einen Impfpass. Sie ist eine begeisterte Freigängerin und fleißige Mäusefängerin, verbringt die Nächte aber gerne im Haus. Inzwischen genießt sie es auch sehr, gemütlich in der Sonne zu liegen. ☀️ Abends fordert sie gerne ihre ausgiebigen Streicheleinheiten ein – sie ist ausgesprochen verschmust und menschenbezogen. ❤️ Sie lässt sich überall anfassen und zeigt keinerlei Aggressionen, auch beim Tierarzt ist sie ganz unkompliziert. 🐶 Hunde sind nach einer entsprechenden Eingewöhnung möglich.🐱 Mit einer anderen Katze könnte es je nach Sympathie ebenfalls funktionieren. Für sie wünschen wir uns ein liebevolles, ruhiges Zuhause, in dem sie weiterhin Freigang genießen darf und gleichzeitig ihre Kuscheleinheiten bekommt. Bei ernsthaftem Interesse freuen wir uns über eine Nachricht und erzählen gerne mehr über sie. 🐾❤️ Kontakt:

Size

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Age

Adult · 9 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Tierheim Brilon

Living with Ruby

✓House-trained
✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed

Cared for by Tierheim Brilon · Germany Learn about European Shorthair →

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Bringing Ruby home

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About Ruby

What life with Ruby looks like

Ruby is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Brilon in Germany.

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.

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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. Tierheim Brilon 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 — Tierheim Brilon 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 Tierheim Brilon 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.