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Xora

European Shorthair · Female · Young · 1 year

I’m Xora… a gentle, loving cat soul searching for a calm, forever home. Here’s the story: I was found injured—suffering from a multiple pelvic fracture and a femoral head fracture. It took me a long time to recover, and I had to relearn how to walk almost from scratch. Now, I’m ready for my new home—I’m once again very agile, move confidently around my cat room, and even jumping comes naturally to me now. At first, I was a very cautious and anxious cat—and you can still see that a bit in the photos. New situations and unfamiliar people can quickly make me uneasy, and at first, I tend to react with a bit of panic. But once I’ve built trust, I reveal my incredibly affectionate side: I’m very people-oriented, love cuddling, and thoroughly enjoy being close to my humans. Due to my past, I still often get startled by hands reaching down toward me. I also don’t like loud noises. I absolutely love treat games and happily engage in them. Another thing that’s especially important to me is having the company of another cat. From the very beginning, I’ve shown great interest in fellow felines here at the shelter, and during those first few days, I’d often only venture out of my hiding spot when I saw another cat. What I’m looking for… is a quiet, apartment-style home where at least one compatible (female) cat already lives. Ideally, it would be a gentle yet playful companion who’s about the same age as me or at most two years older. A household without children is crucial for me, so I can continue building trust in a relaxed environment. Would you like to give a gentle soul a cozy little place to call home? If you’re interested, please get in touch via the inquiry form below or by sending a meaningful email to .

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Ich bin Xora … eine sanfte, liebe Katzenseele auf der Suche nach einem ruhigen Für-immer-Zuhause. Das bin ich: Ich wurde verletzt gefunden, hatte eine multiple Beckenfraktur und eine Femurkopffraktur. Lange musste ich mich erholen und das Laufen praktisch neu lernen. Jetzt bin ich bereit für mein neues Zuhause – ich bin wieder sehr agil, bewege mich sicher in meiner Katzenstube und selbst Springen klappt inzwischen problemlos. Anfangs bin ich eine sehr vorsichtige und ängstliche Katze – das sieht man auch ein bisschen auf den Bildern. Neue Situationen und fremde Menschen können mich schnell verunsichern und ich reagiere zunächst etwas panisch. Wenn ich aber erstmal Vertrauen gefasst habe, zeige ich meine unglaublich liebevolle Seite: Ich bin sehr menschenbezogen, verschmust und genieße die Nähe zu meinen Menschen. Aufgrund meiner Vergangenheit erschrecke ich mich häufig noch vor Händen, die von oben auf mich zukommen. Auch laute Geräusche mag ich nicht. Leckerli-Spiele finde ich toll und beschäftige mich gern damit. Besonders wichtig ist mir außerdem die Gesellschaft einer anderen Katze. Von Anfang an habe ich hier im Tierheim großes Interesse an Artgenossen gezeigt und traute mich in den ersten Tagen oft nur aus meinem Versteck, wenn ich eine andere Katze sah. Ich wünsche mir … ein ruhiges Zuhause in Wohnungshaltung, in dem schon mindestens eine passende (weibliche) Katze lebt. Ideal wäre eine sanfte, aber verspielte Artgenossin, die etwa im gleichen Alter oder maximal zwei Jahre älter ist. Ein Haushalt ohne Kinder ist für mich wichtig, damit ich in einer entspannten Umgebung weiter Vertrauen aufbauen kann. Möchtest du einer sanften Seele ein Plätzchen schenken? Melde dich bei Interesse gern über das Anfrageformular unten oder mit einer aussagekräftigen E-Mail an .

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Berlin
Shelter
Tierheim Berlin
Living with Xora
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Berlin · BerlinLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Xora home

What you'll need for Xora 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 Xora

What life with Xora looks like

Xora is a large young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Berlin in Berlin.

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.

Berlin, Germany browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Xora, answered.

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