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Valerie

Female

Specials: Apartment, secure balcony. I was called Valerie here... I'm sure I had another name before, but my people forgot to register my microchip number and didn't look for me. When I was found, I was severely injured and had to fight for my life for several weeks. Physically, I'm doing well now, but my soul still suffers. Due to my severe injuries, my tail had to be amputated. It looks funny, but I manage just fine. Here, I completely withdraw and want nothing to do with anything or anyone. You might be the same way, so I need a lot of understanding and patience during the adjustment period. Do you maybe have a new home for me?.

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Besonderheiten: Wohnung, gesicherter Balkon. Ich wurde hier Valerie genannt … Bestimmt habe ich noch einen anderen Namen, aber meine Menschen haben vergessen meine Chipnummer anzumelden und gesucht haben sie auch nicht nach mir. Als ich gefunden wurde, war ich sehr schwer verletzt und musste einige Wochen um mein Leben kämpfen. Körperlich geht es mir nun wieder gut, aber meine Seele leidet noch. Aufgrund meiner schweren Verletzungen musste mein Schwanz amputiert werden. Sieht komisch aus, ich komme aber gut klar. Hier ziehe ich mich total zurück und will mit nichts und niemand etwas zu tun haben. Das könnte bei dir auch so sein, ich benötige viel Verständnis und Geduld bei der Eingewöhnung. Hast du vielleicht ein neues Zuhause für mich?

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Essen
Shelter
Tierheim Essen
Living with Valerie
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
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Cared for by Tierheim Essen · Essen

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Valerie home

What you'll need for Valerie 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 Valerie

What life with Valerie looks like

Valerie 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 Valerie, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Valerie?
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 Valerie on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Valerie 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 Valerie 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 Valerie 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 Valerie 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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