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Vela

European Shorthair · Female

Vela ID No.: 141816 Breed: EKH Age: 10/2019 Gender: female Housing: Indoor/outdoor cat Neutered/Sterilized: Yes Location: Marbella Inquiry form Vela is an affectionate cat who loves to be petted and cuddled. She has a beautiful and loving personality. Vela is looking for a loving home where she can receive the love and attention she deserves. We hope that, with patience and time, she will be able to adjust to the company of other cats, as she currently doesn’t get along very well with the other cats. Vela was found on the street and brought to the animal shelter in Marbella. Vela is vaccinated, microchipped, neutered, and has tested negative for FIV and FeLV. Vaccinations: Yes plus €85.00 transport fee Contact person Andrea Mürner Tel: Email:

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Vela ID-Nr: 141816 Rasse: EKH Alter: 10/2019 Geschlecht: weiblich Haltung: Wohnung/Freigänger Kastriert/Sterilisiert: Ja Aufenthalt / Ort: Marbella Anfrageformular Vela ist eine anhängliche Katze, die gerne gestreichelt und geknuddelt wird. Sie hat einen schönen und liebevollen Charakter. Vela ist auf der Suche nach einem liebevollen Zuhause, in dem sie die Liebe und Aufmerksamkeit erhalten kann, die sie verdient. Wir hoffen, dass sie sich mit Geduld und Zeit an die Gesellschaft anderer Katzen gewöhnen kann, da sie sich im Moment noch nicht so gut mit den anderen Katzen versteht. Vela wurde auf der Straße aufgefunden und ins Tierheim in Marbella gebracht. Vela ist geimpft, gechipt, kastriert und negativ auf FIV und FELV getestet. Impfungen Ja Schutzgebühr 200,00€ zzgl. 85,00€ Transportgebühr Ansprechpartner Andrea Mürner Tel: Email: Anfrageformular

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Age
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Helfende Hände e.V.
Living with Vela
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
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Cared for by Helfende Hände e.V. · GermanyLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Vela home

What you'll need for Vela 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 Vela

What life with Vela looks like

Vela is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Helfende Hände e.V. in Germany.

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 Vela, answered.

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