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European Shorthair · Male

Sam ID No.: 144570 Breed: EKH Age: 06/2023 Gender: male Housing: Indoor/outdoor cat Neutered: Yes Location: Marbella (Spain) Inquiry form Hey there, I’m Sam 🙂 I’m a young tomcat and feeling great! I love to play, I adore cuddles, and I need lots of attention 🙂 Since I’m still so young, I definitely need another kitty my own age in my future home! As I’m here at the animal shelter with my sisters Cloe and Nina, maybe I could bring them along to my new home too? (Or at least one of them 🙂 ) I’m vaccinated, microchipped, neutered, and have tested negative for FIV and FeLV. Vaccinations: Yes + €85.00 transport fee Contact person: Andrea Mürner Tel: Email:

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Sam ID-Nr: 144570 Rasse: EKH Alter: 06.2023 Geschlecht: männlich Haltung: Wohnung/Freigänger Kastriert/Sterilisiert: Ja Aufenthalt / Ort: Marbella (Spanien) Anfrageformular Huhu ich bin der Sam 🙂 Ich bin ein noch junger Kater und dementsprechend gut drauf! Spielen finde ich klasse, schmusen liebe ich auch und ich brauche viel Aufmerksamkeit 🙂 Da ich ja noch so jung bin brauche ich auf jedenfall eine gleichaltrige Fellnase in meinem zukünftigen Zuhause! Da ich zusammen mit meinen Schwestern Cloe und Nina hier Tierheim bin, könnte ich ja vielleicht auch diese mit in mein neues Heim bringen? (oder wenigstens eine davon 🙂 ) Ich bin geimpft, gechipt, kastriert und negativ auf FIV und FELV getestet. Impfungen Ja Schutzgebühr 200,00€ zzgl. 85,00€ Transportgebühr Ansprechpartner Andrea Mürner Tel: Email: Anfrageformular

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Helfende Hände e.V.
Living with Sam
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Helfende Hände e.V. · GermanyLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Sam home

What you'll need for Sam 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 Sam

What life with Sam looks like

Sam is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Helfende Hände e.V. 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 Sam, answered.

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