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Soraya

European Shorthair · Female · Young · 2 years

„Soraya“ hat in ihrer Zeit bei uns bereits viele schöne Fortschritte gemacht. Von der sehr zurückhaltenden und schüchternen Katze, die sie anfangs war, ist mittlerweile immer weniger zu sehen. Sie wird von Tag zu Tag neugieriger und traut sich zunehmend, ihre Umgebung und auch die Menschen um sie herum kennenzulernen.Bei ihren vertrauten Menschen ist „Soraya“ inzwischen deutlich entspannter und lässt sich auch gerne streicheln. Natürlich braucht sie weiterhin etwas Zeit, um Vertrauen zu fassen. Wir sind uns aber sicher, dass sie bei geduldigen und katzenerfahrenen Menschen, die ihr die nötige Ruhe und Sicherheit geben, noch viel mehr aus sich herauskommen wird.Mit anderen Katzen versteht sich „Soraya“ sehr gut und schätzt ihre Gesellschaft. Deshalb wird sie nur zu einer bereits vorhandenen, sozialen Katze oder einem sozialen Kater vermittelt. Gerne darf sie auch gemeinsam mit ihrer Schwester „Suri“ in ein neues Zuhause ziehen – dies ist jedoch kein Muss.Für „Soraya“ kommt sowohl ein Zuhause in reiner Wohnungshaltung mit gesichertem Balkon als auch ein Zuhause mit der Möglichkeit zum späteren Freigang infrage. Bei Freigang sollte die Wohngegend ruhig und verkehrsarm sein und „Soraya“ zunächst ausreichend Zeit bekommen, sich in ihrem neuen Zuhause einzuleben.Wir wünschen uns für sie katzenerfahrene, geduldige Menschen, die ihr keinen Druck machen und ihr die Zeit geben, die sie braucht. Kinder sollten in ihrem neuen Zuhause nicht leben.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
BMT Tierheim Elisabethenhof
Living with Soraya
  • Spayed
  • Good with kids
Cared for by BMT Tierheim Elisabethenhof · GermanyLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Soraya home

What you'll need for Soraya 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 Soraya

What life with Soraya looks like

Soraya is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at BMT Tierheim Elisabethenhof 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 Soraya, answered.

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