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Tim

European Shorthair · Male · Kitten

Submission Ground: Transfer of April 2026. Preferences/Compatibility with others: Tim is still very shy around people. He is looking for a quiet home. So far, he has had no problems with the other cats. He would very much look forward to being let out later.

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Abgabegrund: Übereignung von April 2026 Eigenschaften/Vorlieben/Verträglichkeit: Tim ist noch sehr schüchtern im Umgang mit Menschen. Er ist auf der Suche nach einem ruhigen Zuhause. Mit den anderen Katzen hat er bisher keine Probleme. Über Freigang würde er sich später sehr freuen.

Size
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Age
Kitten
Location
🇩🇪Emden
Shelter
Tierheim Emden
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Tim home

What you'll need for Tim in week one.

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  1. 01
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    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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    Feliway Calming Spray

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    €18–25
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    €25–45
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    Clumping Cat Litter

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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Tim

What life with Tim looks like

Tim is a puppy/kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Emden in Emden.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇩🇪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.

Emden, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Tim, answered.

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