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European Shorthair · Female

Zoe. Breed: EKH Gender: female Age: *ca. 24 months Behavior: no information Tag: T26-0258 Zoe came to us with her two kittens and another tomcat. She is still stressed here but also curious. Zoe is looking for a home with or alongside another cat. Not a rescue animal. Not a found animal. Available for adoption:

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Zoe. Rasse: EKHGeschlecht: weiblichAlter: *ca. 2024Haltung: keine AngabenKennung: T26-0258Zoe kam zusammen mit ihren beiden Kindern und einem weiteren Kater zu uns.Sie zeigt sich hier noch gestresst, ist aber auch neugierig.Zoe sucht ein Zuhause mit oder zu einer weiteren Katze.Notfalltier: NeinFundtier: NeinVermittelt: Neinzurück

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🇩🇪Geldern
Shelter
Tierheim Geldern
Living with Zoe
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Bringing Zoe home

What you'll need for Zoe in week one.

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  1. 01
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    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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    Feliway Calming Spray

    Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.

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    €18–25
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    Covered Litter Box

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    €25–45
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    Clumping Cat Litter

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    Litter Scoop + Stand

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Zoe

What life with Zoe looks like

Zoe is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Geldern in Geldern.

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.

Geldern, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Zoe, answered.

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