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Mixed Breed · Unknown · Young · 3 years

The dainty cat Snowflake was found in January in Horn-Bad Meinberg and brought to us at our shelter. During the castration quarantine, she behaved absolutely grumpily and was not at all agreeable about being placed in one of the cat rooms. Therefore, we let Snowflake out into our grounds at the end of February, and behold, after two weeks, the little kitten was already being handled. She likes to sit on the roofs and observe the world from above, but she will come when our farm cat supervisor Alex calls her. Maybe Snowflake will get another chance at a free but well-provided life on a farm. Until then, one can support her with a sponsorship. Animal shelter account: Tierschutz der Tat e.V.

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Die zierliche Katze Snowflake wurde im Januar in Horn-Bad Meinberg gefunden und zu uns ins Tierheim gebracht. In der Kastrations-Quarantäne gebärdete sie sich absolut ungnädig und war auch mit der anschließenden Unterbringung in einem der Katzenzimmer überhaupt nicht einverstanden. Darum haben wir Snowflake Ende Februar nach draußen auf unser Gelände gelassen, und siehe da, nach zwei Wochen ließ sich die kleine Zicke schon anfassen. Sie sitzt gern auf den Dächern und betrachtet die Welt von oben, kommt aber angeflitzt, wenn unsere Hofkatzen-Betreuerin Alex sie ruft. Sie darf als Hofkatze bei uns bleiben. Ein eigenes Zuhause würde ihr aber noch viel besser gefallen. Gern kann man Snowflake auch mit einer Patenschaft unterstützen. Tierheimkonto: Tierschutz der Tat e.V.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Detmold
Shelter
Tierheim Detmold
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Bringing Snowflake home

What you'll need for Snowflake 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 Snowflake

What life with Snowflake looks like

Snowflake is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierheim Detmold in Detmold.

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.

Detmold, Germany browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Snowflake, answered.

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