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Adopt Twinky

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Specials: Apartment, secure balcony. The Twinky here. When I was found, I was lying motionless in the bushes and was more dead than alive. I had to be hospitalized and even underwent surgery for several days. I was severely emaciated and my kidneys were also nearly failing. I still suffer from anemia but have otherwise recovered well. My blood values still need to be monitored, and I get special food. Oh, I am a totally nice, playful, and loving cat. Can I maybe move in with you to fully recover?.

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Besonderheiten: Wohnung, gesicherter Balkon. Die Twinky hier. Als ich aufgefunden wurde, lag ich reglos im Gebüsch und war mehr tot als lebendig. Viele Tage musste ich stationär gepäppelt und sogar operiert werden. Ich war total abgemagert und meine Nieren haben auch fast versagt. Immer noch leide ich unter einer Anämie, habe mich aber ansonsten schon gut erholt. Meine Blutwerte müssen aber immer noch kontrolliert werden und ich bekomme ein spezielles Futter. Ach so, ich bin eine total nette, verspielte und liebe Katze. Darf ich vielleicht bei dir einziehen, um mich komplett zu erholen?

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Essen
Shelter
Tierheim Essen
Living with Twinky
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Cared for by Tierheim Essen · Essen

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Twinky home

What you'll need for Twinky 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
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    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 Twinky

What life with Twinky looks like

Twinky is a adult cat waiting at Tierheim Essen in Essen.

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 Twinky, answered.

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