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Tchino

European Shorthair · Female · Young · 3 years

Shy; Sensitive; Independent; Tchino is looking for a new home with the company of another cat who is calm and not too intrusive, suitable for apartment living. She is initially shy and mistrustful around people, but warms up with time and patience and then seeks contact with her human. Socially inclined: Single cat; Second cat; Owner type: No small children;

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Scheu; Sensibel; Eigenwillig; Tchino sucht ein neues Zuhause mit Gesellschaft von einer weiteren Katze, die ruhig und nicht allzu aufdringlich ist, in Wohnungshaltung. Sie ist Menschen gegenüber anfänglich scheu und misstrauisch. Mit Zeit und Geduld taut sie allerdings auf und sucht dann auch den Kontakt zum Menschen. Gesellschaftsfähig: Einzelkatze; Zweitkatze; Haltertyp: Keine Kleinkinder;

Size
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Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Mannheim
Shelter
Tierheim Mannheim
Living with Tchino
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✕Spayed
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Mannheim · MannheimLearn about European Shorthair →

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Tchino home

What you'll need for Tchino 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 Tchino

What life with Tchino looks like

Tchino is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Mannheim in Mannheim.

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.

Mannheim, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Tchino, answered.

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