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Urmel

Male · Kitten · 2 months

Urmel came to us as a found kitten at Ulmen. There, it would occasionally make an appearance on the grounds, but securing it by hand was impossible. So, the Paw Angels arrived with a trap and were able to secure Urmelchen and bring it to our animal shelter. Now, a few days later, the kitten is thankfully back on its feet and still needs patient people to make life with us two-legged creatures appealing.

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Urmel kam als Fundkatzenkind auf Ulmen zu uns. Dort hat es sich auf einem Gelände immer mal wieder blicken lassen, doch die Sicherung per Hand war unmöglich. So rückten die Pfotenengel mit einer Falle aus und konnten Urmelchen sichern und zu uns ins Tierheim bringen. Nun, ein paar Tage später, ist das Katerchen Gott sei Dank wieder bei Kräften und braucht nun noch geduldige Menschen, die ihm das Leben mit uns Zweibeinern schmackhaft machen.

Size
Small
Age
Kitten · 2 months
Location
🇩🇪Mayen
Shelter
Tierheim Mayen
Living with Urmel
  • Neutered
Cared for by Tierheim Mayen · Mayen

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Urmel home

What you'll need for Urmel 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 Urmel

What life with Urmel looks like

Urmel is a small puppy/kitten cat waiting at Tierheim Mayen in Mayen.

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 Urmel, answered.

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