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Sven

European Shorthair · Male

Sven kam gemeinsam mit seinen drei Brüdern und seiner Mama aus der Wildnis zu uns. Er ist der schüchternste der vier und hat bisher nur wenig Kontakt zu Menschen kennenlernen dürfen. Deshalb sucht Sven ein ruhiges Zuhause mit geduldigen Menschen, die ihm die Zeit geben, Vertrauen zu fassen und in seinem eigenen Tempo anzukommen.

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Location

🇩🇪Holzminden

Shelter

Tierheim Holzminden

Living with Sven

✕Neutered

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About Sven

What life with Sven looks like

Sven is an adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Holzminden in Holzminden.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Holzminden, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Sven, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Sven?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Holzminden handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Sven on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Sven if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Holzminden 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Sven 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 Sven 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 Holzminden early rather than rehoming privately; they know Sven 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.