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Smartie

Male · Adult · 6 years

Manchmal beginnt ein neues Kapitel nicht ganz so leicht, so war es auch bei unserem Smartie. Er kam als Fundkater zu uns und hatte bereits einiges hinter sich. Schnell stellte sich heraus, dass seine verletzte Schwanzspitze nicht mehr gerettet werden konnte und amputiert werden musste. Als wäre das nicht schon genug, stand auch seine Kastration an. Kein besonders schöner Start in sein neues Leben. Doch der tapfere Kerl hat all das mit Bravour gemeistert. Tag für Tag erholte er sich ein Stück mehr und zeigte, dass in ihm ein echter Kämpfer steckt. Inzwischen sind die Operationen gut verheilt, und er kann endlich nach vorne blicken. Nun ist es an der Zeit, dass er sein endgültiges Zuhause findet, bei Menschen, die ihm Liebe, Geduld und Geborgenheit schenken. Nach seinem holprigen Start hat er sich ein Leben verdient, in dem er einfach nur Kater sein darf: die Sonne genießen, schnurren, spielen und sich rundum wohlfühlen. Smartie ist sehr aufgeschlossen, neugierig und verschmust. Wir sehen ihn als Freigänger, der draußen die Welt erkunden möchte. Allgemeine Interessentenanfrage:

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Ettlingen
Shelter
Tierheim Ettlingen
Living with Smartie
  • House-trained
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Tierheim Ettlingen · Ettlingen

Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Smartie home

What you'll need for Smartie 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 Smartie

What life with Smartie looks like

Smartie is a small adult cat waiting at Tierheim Ettlingen in Ettlingen.

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.

Ettlingen, Germany browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Smartie, answered.

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