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Tabby Description Adoption Helper: The dear Tabby with her amber eyes is about 3 years old and once had a home. She knew the life in a household and was content. Unfortunately, one day she was no longer wanted and was given up at the animal shelter Debrecen/Hungary. Since then, the sweet Tabby has been struggling to understand the world and still shows shyness and reserve around unfamiliar people. Tabby longs for stability and a steady primary caregiver so that she can open her little heart again and regain trust. She gets along well with other cats and even dogs, often showing submissive behavior rather than starting conflicts. This cat is to be kept indoors only.

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Tabby Beschreibung Vermittlungshilfe: Die liebe Tabby mit den bersteinfarbenen Augen ist ca. 3 Jahre jung und hatte schon ein zuhause. Sie kannte das Leben in einem Haushalt und war zufrieden. Leider war sie eines Tages einfach nicht mehr gewollt und wurde im Tierheim Debrecen/Ungarn abgegeben. Seitdem versteht die süße Tabby die Welt nicht mehr und zeigt sich fremden Menschen gegenüber noch scheu und zurückhaltend. Tabby sehnt sich nach Stabilität und einer festen Bezugsperson, damit sie ihr kleines Herz wieder öffnen kann um Vertrauen zu fassen. Mit anderen Katzen und sogar Hunden versteht sich Tabby gut und zeigt sich auch da eher unterwürfig, anstatt Streit anzuzetteln. Da Tabby keinen Freigang kennt, suchen wir für sie ein zuhause in Wohnungshaltung, im Idealfall mit einem gesicherten

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🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutz-Team e.V.
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Cared for by Tierschutz-Team e.V. · Germany

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Tabby home

What you'll need for Tabby 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 Tabby

What life with Tabby looks like

Tabby is a adult cat waiting at Tierschutz-Team e.V. 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 Tabby, answered.

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