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European Shorthair · Female · Young · 3 years

Shadow 🐾 I came to the shelter with my kittens as a found animal. It was an exciting and uncertain time for us. The good news is that we found a safe place here, are well cared for, and have been able to develop in peace. I am a loving cat mom and took care of my little ones as best I could. They are now big enough to go their own way, so a new chapter can begin for me too. Because let's be honest: as much as being a mom is beautiful - at some point a cat mom should also think about herself again. I now live with other adult cats in the cat house. I have settled in well here and get along well with my fellow cats. I am a loving and curious cat and like to observe what is happening around me. I am quite a little personality and know exactly what I want. If something gets too much or I just don't feel like cuddling anymore, I let you know. After all, a good friendship also means respecting each other's boundaries. I would be particularly happy about a home with safe outdoor access, because after my time in the shelter I would like to explore the world outside again, breathe in fresh air, and go on discovery tours at heart's content. Have I piqued your interest? Then please contact my caregivers. Just call the shelter and make an appointment to get to know each other. Maybe we'll see each other soon. Your Shadow

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Huhu, ich bin Shadow 🐾 Gemeinsam mit meinen Kindern bin ich als Fundtier ins Tierheim gekommen. Für uns war das eine aufregende und vor allem unsichere Zeit. Umso schöner ist es, dass wir hier einen sicheren Platz gefunden haben, gut versorgt werden und uns in Ruhe entwickeln durften. Ich bin eine liebevolle Katzenmama und habe mich um meine Kleinen gekümmert, so gut ich konnte. Mittlerweile sind sie groß genug, um ihren eigenen Weg zu gehen, und deshalb darf nun auch für mich ein neues Kapitel beginnen. Denn seien wir ehrlich: So schön das Mama-Sein auch ist – irgendwann darf eine Katzenmama auch wieder ein bisschen an sich selbst denken. Inzwischen lebe ich gemeinsam mit anderen erwachsenen Katzen im Katzenhaus. Hier habe ich mich gut eingelebt und komme mit meinen Artgenossen gut zurecht. Ich bin eine liebe und neugierige Katze und beobachte gerne, was um mich herum passiert. Dabei bin ich durchaus eine kleine Persönlichkeit und weiß ganz genau, was ich möchte. Wenn mir etwas zu viel wird oder ich gerade keine Lust mehr auf Streicheleinheiten habe, sage ich auch Bescheid. Schließlich gehört zu einer guten Freundschaft auch, dass man die Grenzen des anderen respektiert. Besonders schön wäre für mich ein Zuhause mit sicherem Freigang, denn nach meiner Zeit im Tierheim möchte ich gerne wieder die Welt draußen erkunden, frische Luft schnuppern und nach Herzenslust auf Entdeckungstour gehen. Habe ich euer Interesse geweckt? Dann meldet euch doch gerne bei meinen Pflegerinnen und Pflegern. Ruft einfach im Tierheim an und vereinbart einen Termin zum Kennenlernen. Vielleicht sehen wir uns ja schon bald. Eure Shadow

Size
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Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Remagen
Shelter
Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen.
Living with Shadow
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen. · RemagenLearn about European Shorthair →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Shadow home

What you'll need for Shadow 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
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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

    Tall enough they can stretch fully. Saves your couch from week one.

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    €30–60

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About Shadow

What life with Shadow looks like

Shadow is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen. in Remagen.

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.

Remagen, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Shadow, answered.

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