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Sera

European Shorthair · Female · Young · 2 years

Sera came to us pregnant. Her kittens have now all moved out, Sera is spayed and ready for a home of her own. So far she has shown herself to be compatible with male cats. She is cautious around people but will also cuddle up with them if approached calmly. We are looking for a home without children for Sera where she can have outdoor access after settling in.

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Sera kam tragend zu uns. Ihre Kinder sind nun alle ausgezogen, Sera kastriert und bereit für ein eigenes Zuhause. Bisher zeigt sie sich verträglich mit Katern. Gegenüber Menschen ist sie vorsichtig, aber mit Ruhe schmust sie auch. Wir suchen ein kinderfreies Zuhause für Sera, wo sie nach Eingewöhnung Freigang erhält.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierheim Heppenheim
Living with Sera
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Good with kids
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Sera home

What you'll need for Sera in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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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
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    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
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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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    €30–60

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About Sera

What life with Sera looks like

Sera is a small young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Heppenheim 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 Sera, answered.

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