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Adopt Samarina

Female · 5 years

Specials: Apartment, secure balcony. Tested positive for Herpes. Samarina, that's what they called me here. I'm a cat in my prime, knowing what I want. Unfortunately, no one has come back to pick me up, so I'm now on the hunt for a new home. Generally, I'm a totally nice cat who appreciates the comforts of a cozy home. However, I do show signs when I've had enough of cuddling, and that's totally normal. Other cats can stay out of my way; I just want my peace.

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Besonderheiten: Wohnung, gesicherter Balkon. Positiv auf Herpes getestet. Samarina, so haben die mich hier genannt. Ich bin eine Katze im besten Alter, die weiß, was sie will. Leider hat mich niemand wieder hier abgeholt, sodass ich mich jetzt auf die Suchen nach einem neuen Zuhause mache. Grundsätzlich bin ich eine total nette, die die Vorzüge eines gemütlichen Zuhauses zu schätzen weiß. Allerdings zeige ich auch schon mal, wenn ich genug vom kuscheln habe, das ist aber doch total normal. Andere Katzen können mir gestohlen bleiben, ich will meine Ruhe haben.

Size
Medium
Age
5 years
Location
🇩🇪Essen
Shelter
Tierheim Essen
Living with Samarina
  • Spayed
  • Good with cats
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Tierheim Essen · Essen

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Samarina home

What you'll need for Samarina 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 Samarina

What life with Samarina looks like

Samarina is a medium-sized adult cat waiting at Tierheim Essen in Essen.

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.

Note from the shelter: Tested positive for herpes, requires secured balcony

🇩🇪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 Samarina, answered.

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