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Schwälbchen

European Shorthair · Female

Schwälbchen sucht ein ruhiges Zuhause mit ganz viel Geduld Schwälbchen kam im April als Fundtier zu uns ins Tierheim. Wie alt sie genau ist, wissen wir leider nicht. Dass sie schon ein paar Zähnchen verloren hat, lässt jedoch vermuten, dass sie kein ganz junges Mädchen mehr ist. Schwälbchen ist eine sehr ängstliche und zurückhaltende Katze. Die vielen neuen Eindrücke und die ungewohnte Umgebung verunsichern sie schnell. Deshalb möchte sie anfangs meist nicht angefasst oder gestreichelt werden. Sie braucht Menschen, die ihr die nötige Zeit geben und sie nicht bedrängen. Doch wer ihr Vertrauen gewinnt, entdeckt eine ganz andere Seite von Schwälbchen: Hat sie einmal Vertrauen gefasst, genießt sie Streicheleinheiten und zeigt sich verschmust. Für Schwälbchen suchen wir deshalb ein ruhiges, geduldiges Zuhause ohne Kinder, in dem sie in ihrem eigenen Tempo ankommen darf. Ihre zukünftigen Menschen sollten Verständnis dafür haben, dass Vertrauen bei ihr nicht von heute auf morgen entsteht – dafür ist es umso schöner, wenn sie sich irgendwann freiwillig nähert und die ersten Kuscheleinheiten einfordert. Auch bei der Ernährung gibt es eine Besonderheit: Schwälbchen benötigt ausschließlich Diätfutter. Wer schenkt unserer schüchternen Schwälbchen die Ruhe, Sicherheit und Zeit, die sie braucht, um endlich Vertrauen zu fassen und richtig anzukommen? Meldet euch bei uns per Mail an

Size
Small
Age
—
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierheimverein Erfurt
Living with Schwälbchen
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheimverein Erfurt · GermanyLearn about European Shorthair →

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Schwälbchen home

What you'll need for Schwälbchen in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Schwälbchen

What life with Schwälbchen looks like

Schwälbchen is a small adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheimverein Erfurt 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.

Germany, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Schwälbchen, answered.

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