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Wanja

Female · Young · 1 year

Breed: European Shorthair Gender: female Date of birth: approx. 2021 Color: tabby The cat was reported as a stray in Bad Friedrichshall-Kochendorf, where she repeatedly appeared in a garden, begging for food. She was safely captured on November 1, 2025. So far, Wanja is not yet accustomed to interacting with people and will need time to build trust. We would like to find her a patient home where, once she has settled in, she will be given the opportunity to go outdoors.

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Rasse: Europäisch Kurzhaar Geschlecht: weiblich Geburtsdatum: ca. 2021 Farbe: getigertDie Katze stammt von einer Streunermeldung in Bad Friedrichshall-Kochendorf wo immer wieder in einem Garten auftaucht und um Futter bettelte. Am 01.11.2025 konnte sie gesichert werden. Wanja ist den Umgang mit Menschen bislang noch nicht gewohnt und benötigt Zeit um Vertrauen zu fassen. Für sie wünschen wir uns ein geduldiges Zuhause, in dem sie nach Eingewöhnung die Möglichkeit auf Freigang bekommt.

Size
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Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Heilbronn
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Heilbronn
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Heilbronn · Heilbronn
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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Wanja home

What you'll need for Wanja 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 Wanja

What life with Wanja looks like

Wanja is a young adult cat waiting at Tierschutzverein Heilbronn in Heilbronn.

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.

Heilbronn, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Wanja, answered.

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