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Tamara

European Shorthair · Female · Young · 1 year

Tamara, a female cat, is wary of unfamiliar people and new situations. To adjust to her new environment and build trust with her new family, she needs time and space. She wants to approach her family at her own pace and be able to retreat if she feels uncertain. This allows her to observe everything from a safe distance and learn to assess everyday situations. Once Tamara has become more familiar with her surroundings and has started to form a bond, she can enjoy gentle petting. Tamara gets along well with other cats and follows their behavior. Therefore, she would like to have a confident social partner by her side in her new home. The female cat would be delighted to find a new family that can offer her a quiet home with the possibility of outdoor access.

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Katzendame "Tamara" tritt ihr unbekannten Personen und neuen Situationen misstrauisch gegenüber. Um sich an die neuen Gegebenheiten zu gewöhnen und Vertrauen zur neuen Familie aufbauen zu können, benötigt sie ausreichend Zeit und Distanz. Sie möchte sich ihrer Familie in ihrem Tempo annähern und in unsicheren Momenten auch wieder auf Abstand gehen dürfen. So kann sie alles aus sicherer Entfernung beobachten und Alltagssituationen einschätzen lernen. Hat Tamara ihr Umfeld besser kennengelernt und begonnen, eine Bindung aufzubauen, kann sie auch erste Streicheleinheiten genießen. Tamara ist mit anderen Katzen gut verträglich und orientiert sich auch an deren Verhalten. Deshalb möchte sie im neuen Zuhause einen souveränen Sozialpartner an ihrer Seite wissen. Die Kätzin würde sich über eine neue Familie freuen, die ihr ein ruhiges Zuhause mit der Möglichkeit zum Freigang bieten kann.

Size
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Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇦🇹Eisenstadt
Shelter
Tierschutzhaus Sonnenhof
Cared for by Tierschutzhaus Sonnenhof · EisenstadtLearn about European Shorthair →

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Tamara home

What you'll need for Tamara 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 Tamara

What life with Tamara looks like

Tamara is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierschutzhaus Sonnenhof in Eisenstadt.

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 Austria

Austrian shelters follow the federal Tierschutzgesetz framework: adopters sign a Schutzvertrag (protection contract) committing to the animal's welfare. Spay/neuter, microchip, and vaccinations are included; fees typically range €150–€350.

Eisenstadt, Austria — browse more cats in Austria.

Frequently asked

Adopting Tamara, answered.

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