Not confirmed since October 22, 2026

Schippi

European Shorthair · Female · Kitten

Handover basis: Transfer of April 2026. Properties/PREFERENCES/compatibility with others: Schippi is still very shy in contact with humans. She seeks a quiet and patient home. Schippi would certainly be happy with a later release. This cat needs outdoor access.

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Abgabegrund: Übereignung von April 2026 Eigenschaften/Vorlieben/Verträglichkeit: Schippi ist noch sehr schüchtern im Kontakt mit Menschen. Sie sucht ein ruhiges und geduldiges Zuhause. Über späteren Freigang würde sich Schippi sicherlich freuen.

Size

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Age

Kitten

Location

🇩🇪Emden

Shelter

Tierheim Emden

Living with Schippi

✓Microchipped

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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Schippi home

What you'll need for Schippi in week one.

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About Schippi

What life with Schippi looks like

Schippi is a kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Emden in Emden.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Emden, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Schippi, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Schippi?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Emden handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Schippi on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Schippi if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Emden 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Schippi 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 Schippi 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 Emden early rather than rehoming privately; they know Schippi 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.