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Shivani

Female

I am a diva and a solitary princess who would prefer a walk-around or a secure balcony. However, there is another side to Shivani: if she feels cornered or unsettled, she can quickly become defensive. She prefers to live as a solitary princess, and children should not be in her new home. A quiet household with lots of cat experience is a prerequisite. Since Shivani has issues with struvite crystals, she needs special food for regulating this. This cat needs outdoor access.

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Ich bin eine Diva und Einzelprinzessin die gerne Freigang oder einen gesicherten Balkon hätte. Es gibt jedoch noch die andere Seite von Shivani, fühlt sie sich bedrängt oder ist verunsichert, kann sie schnell zuhauen. Sie bevorzugt das Leben als Einzelprinzessin und Kinder sollten besser nicht im neuen Zuhause sein. Ein ruhiger Haushalt mit viel Katzenerfahrung ist Voraussetzung. Da Shivani Probleme mit Struvitkristallen hat, benötigt sie ein Spezialfutter zur Regulierung dieser.

Size
Medium
Age
—
Location
🇩🇪Essen
Shelter
Tierheim Essen
Living with Shivani
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✕Good with kids
  • ✕Has special needs
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Shivani home

What you'll need for Shivani 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
    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 Shivani

What life with Shivani looks like

Shivani is a medium-sized adult cat waiting at Tierheim Essen in Essen.

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.

Note from the shelter: Recurring bladder grit (struvite) requiring special diet

🇩🇪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.

Essen, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Shivani, answered.

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