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Shiva

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 6 years

Shiva came to our animal shelter as part of a spaying/neutering campaign. In the place where she could be safely secured, she was left entirely on her own and likely had to give birth to and raise multiple litters of kittens every year. This time too, she brought along some kittens and was already pregnant again—fortunately, still in the early stages, so she could be spayed. This pregnancy would probably have been too much for the small, severely emaciated cat to survive. Now she can finally start gaining weight and devote herself fully to her recovery. She’s living with us in a mixed-cat shared living arrangement, where she’s settled in nicely. She’s still somewhat reserved around people, but she’s becoming bolder every day even here. She can be rehomed either as an outdoor cat in a rural setting or as an indoor cat (in which case a securely fenced balcony or terrace is essential). Having an existing first cat would also be acceptable. Unfortunately, we don’t feel a household with small children would be suitable for this cat.

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Shiva kam im Zuge einer Kastrationsaktion zu uns ins Tierheim. Dort, wo sie gesichert werden konnte, war sie auf sich alleine gestellt und musste, wahrscheinlich, jedes Jahr mehrfach Kitten zur Welt bringen und aufziehen. Sie brachte auch diesmal Katzenkinder mit und war bereits wieder tragend. Glücklicherweise noch am Anfang und somit konnte sie kastriert werden. Diese Trächtigkeit hätte die kleine und sehr ausgezehrte Kätzin wohl nicht mehr überlebt. Jetzt kann sie endlich an Gewicht zunehmen und sich ganz ihrer Genesung widmen. Sie bewohnt bei uns eine gemischte Katzen WG, wo sie sich gut eingefügt hat. Zu Menschen ist sie noch zurückhaltend, aber auch hier wird sie täglich mutiger. Sie kann als Freigänger, in ländlicher Umgebung, oder auch in Wohnungshaltung (zwingend dann ein gesicherter Balkon, oder Terrasse), vermittelt werden. Eine vorhandene Erst-Katze wäre auch denkbar. Ein Haushalt mit kleinen Kindern sehen wir für die Kätzin leider nicht.

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierheim Landkreis Freising
Living with Shiva
  • Spayed
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Landkreis Freising · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Shiva home

What you'll need for Shiva 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 Shiva

What life with Shiva looks like

Shiva is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierheim Landkreis Freising 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 Shiva, answered.

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