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Shadow

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

Shadow Tier-ID: 1051 At the animal shelter since 28.02.2026 (Current Interested Parties: 0) Shadow is an incredibly friendly and approachable cat who greets people openly. She enjoys attention, initiates contact willingly, and always shows herself to be charming and uncomplicated. Currently, she is still devotedly taking care of her kittens and is in the final stages of rearing them. Once her motherly duties are fulfilled, she will be ready to move into a new home and finally have all the attention for herself. We wish Shadow a loving family that appreciates her friendly and people-oriented nature. After an appropriate settling-in period, she should again be given the opportunity for a walk so she can explore her surroundings. This cat needs outdoor access.

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Shadow Tier-ID: 1051 Im Tierheim seit 28.02.2026 (Aktuelle Interessenten: 0) Shadow ist eine unglaublich freundliche und zugängliche Katze, die Menschen offen begegnet. Sie genießt Aufmerksamkeit, nimmt Kontakt gerne an und zeigt sich dabei stets liebenswert und unkompliziert. Aktuell kümmert sie sich noch hingebungsvoll um ihre Kitten und befindet sich in den letzten Zügen der Aufzucht. Sobald ihre Mutterpflichten erfüllt sind, wird sie bereit sein, selbst in ein neues Zuhause umzuziehen und die Aufmerksamkeit endlich einmal ganz für sich zu haben. Für Shadow wünschen wir uns eine liebevolle Familie, die ihre freundliche und menschenbezogene Art zu schätzen weiß. Nach einer angemessenen Eingewöhnungszeit soll sie wieder die Möglichkeit zum Freigang erhalten, damit sie ihre Umgebung erkunden kann. Zurück

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Lippstadt und Umgebung e.V.
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Cared for by Tierschutzverein Lippstadt und Umgebung e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Shadow home

What you'll need for Shadow 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 Shadow

What life with Shadow looks like

Shadow is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierschutzverein Lippstadt und Umgebung e.V. 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 Shadow, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Shadow?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierschutzverein Lippstadt und Umgebung e.V. 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 — Tierschutzverein Lippstadt und Umgebung e.V. 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 Tierschutzverein Lippstadt und Umgebung e.V. 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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