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Unsere scheuen Jungspunde

European Shorthair · Male · Kitten

We have some shy young cats at our shelter again this summer, just like every year. These cats usually come from feral domestic cats and have had no contact with humans in their first weeks of life. Therefore, they are often not tame yet and it takes a lot of time and patience to make them trusting. Many of our young cats are already on a good way and are slowly gaining trust. We are looking for people with some cat experience and a lot of time and patience for these young cats. Every day, every hour you spend with the cats, talking to them, playing with them, and just being present, so they can get used to human society, counts at the beginning. During the game, the cats forget their fears and dare to come closer, so that you can pet them more and more often. We would like to place the cats either in pairs or with an existing cat, as they are very social and the company of another cat gives them additional security. Later, outdoor access should be possible, but it is best to wait until after castration. The following link leads to a small video of our young cats:

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Wie jedes Jahr haben wir auch jetzt im Sommer wieder einige scheue Jungkatzen bei uns im Tierheim. Diese Katzen stammen in der Regel von frei lebenden verwilderten Hauskatzen und hatten in den ersten Lebenswochen keinen Kontakt zu Menschen. Deshalb sind sie oft noch nicht handzahm und es erfordert viel Zeit und Geduld, um sie zutraulich zu machen. Viele von unseren Jungspunden sind schon auf einem guten Weg und fassen langsam Vertrauen. Für diese jungen Katzen suchen wir Leute mit etwas Katzenerfahrung und sehr viel Zeit und Geduld. Gerade am Anfang zählt jeder Tag, jede Stunde, die man mit den Katzen verbringt, mit ihnen redet, mit ihnen spielt und dass man oft auch einfach nur anwesend ist, so dass sie sich an die menschliche Gesellschaft gewöhnen können. Gerade beim gemeinsamen Spiel vergessen die Katzen ihre Ängste und trauen sich näher heran, so dass man sie immer öfter auch schon etwas streicheln kann. Wir möchten die Katzen gerne entweder zu zweit oder jeweils zu einer bereits vorhandenen Katze hinzuvermitteln, da sie sehr sozial sind und ihnen die Gesellschaft einer anderen Katze zusätzliche Sicherheit gibt. Späterer Freigang sollte möglich sein, damit wartet man aber am besten bis nach der Kastration. Folgender Link führt zu einem kleinen Video von unseren Jungspunden:

Size
Age
Kitten
Location
🇩🇪Darmstadt
Shelter
Tierheim Darmstadt
Living with Unsere scheuen Jungspunde
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Darmstadt · DarmstadtLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Unsere scheuen Jungspunde home

What you'll need for Unsere scheuen Jungspunde 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

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    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Unsere scheuen Jungspunde

What life with Unsere scheuen Jungspunde looks like

Unsere scheuen Jungspunde is a puppy/kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Darmstadt in Darmstadt.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Unsere scheuen Jungspunde, answered.

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