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Tierheim Herne-Wanne

Herne, Germany · 52 animals available

Animals at this shelter

Rennmäuse

2 years

🇩🇪Herne, Germany

Degus

Mixed Breed

🇩🇪Herne, Germany

Sky und Dr. House

🇩🇪Herne, Germany

Maja und Peppi

🇩🇪Herne, Germany

Wolke

5 years

🇩🇪Herne, Germany

Berti und Gerdi

🇩🇪Herne, Germany

Koloss (von Katzos) nur mit gesichertem Freigang

European Shorthair · large

🇩🇪Herne, Germany

Ginny (nur mit Blacky)

European Shorthair · large

🇩🇪Herne, Germany

Blacky (nur mit Ginny)

European Shorthair · large

🇩🇪Herne, Germany

Rosie

European Shorthair · large

🇩🇪Herne, Germany

Chicco (nur mit Mizza)

🇩🇪Herne, Germany

Mizza (nur mit Chicco)

🇩🇪Herne, Germany

Leyla

7 years

European Shorthair

🇩🇪Herne, Germany

Knox

European Shorthair

🇩🇪Herne, Germany

Mia (nur mit Lilli)

🇩🇪Herne, Germany

Lilli (nur mit Mia)

European Shorthair

🇩🇪Herne, Germany

Alexa

European Shorthair

🇩🇪Herne, Germany

Daisy

2 years

European Shorthair

🇩🇪Herne, Germany

Emchen

11 years

European Shorthair

🇩🇪Herne, Germany

Bibi

8 years

European Shorthair

🇩🇪Herne, Germany

Elvis

European Shorthair

🇩🇪Herne, Germany

Simba

🇩🇪Herne, Germany

Wilson (nur mit Orio)

European Shorthair

🇩🇪Herne, Germany

Orio (nur mit Wilson)

British Shorthair

🇩🇪Herne, Germany

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How to adopt from Tierheim Herne-Wanne

  1. 1

    Find a match

    Browse the available animals on this page, save your favourites, and check each animal's profile for personality traits and care needs.

  2. 2

    Get in touch

    Use the contact details above — or click "Get contact info" on an animal's page — to reach out to the shelter. Mention which animal you're interested in.

  3. 3

    Application

    Most shelters ask for a short written application covering your living situation, prior pet experience, and daily routine. This helps them find the best match for your home.

  4. 4

    Meet & greet

    Visit the shelter in person — or arrange a video call for cross-border adoptions — to spend time with your potential new companion.

  5. 5

    Home check

    Some shelters carry out a brief home visit or video walkthrough to make sure your space is a safe fit for the animal.

  6. 6

    Adoption day

    Sign the adoption contract, pay any applicable adoption fee, and head home with your new family member.

Process and fees vary by shelter — contact Tierheim Herne-Wanne directly for specifics.

About

About Tierheim Herne-Wanne

Tierheim Herne-Wanne is a multi-species shelter based in Herne, Germany. There are currently 18 cats and 6 other animals listed for adoption.

The shelter typically takes in a mix of breeds — currently among the residents are European Shorthair, Mixed Breed, and British Shorthair.

The animals currently listed at Tierheim Herne-Wanne range in age from about 2 to 11 years old. Most are large.

Adoption process

Adopting from Herne

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.

When you find an animal you'd like to meet, contact Tierheim Herne-Wanne directly using the website in the sidebar. TailHarbor doesn't take any role in the adoption itself — we just make it easier for you to find the animal in the first place.

For a full breakdown of cross-border adoption requirements from Germany, see our Germany import guide.

At a glance

Breeds currently at Tierheim Herne-Wanne

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Where is Tierheim Herne-Wanne located?

Tierheim Herne-Wanne is in Herne, Germany.

How many animals does Tierheim Herne-Wanne have available for adoption?

Tierheim Herne-Wanne currently has 52 animals listed on TailHarbor. That includes 18 cats. The inventory is refreshed daily from the shelter's own listing system.

How do I adopt an animal from Tierheim Herne-Wanne?

Browse the available animals on this page and pick one you'd like to meet. Then contact Tierheim Herne-Wanne directly using the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar — Tierheim Herne-Wanne handles the adoption process, not TailHarbor. 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.

Can I adopt from Tierheim Herne-Wanne if I live in another country?

Yes. Cross-border adoption within the EU is straightforward thanks to the EU pet passport system. The animal needs to be at least 15 weeks old, microchipped to ISO 11784/11785, and have a valid rabies vaccination administered at least 21 days before travel. Tierheim Herne-Wanne typically handles the vetting, chipping, and passport. The adopter coordinates the transport — common options include rescue networks (NGO-run road transport), professional pet-transport companies, "flight nannies" (volunteer in-cabin couriers), or self-drive pickups for shelters in neighbouring countries.

Is Tierheim Herne-Wanne a verified shelter on TailHarbor?

Tierheim Herne-Wanne is listed on TailHarbor based on data scraped from their own website, but TailHarbor has not yet manually verified the shelter's contact details. We recommend confirming details directly with the shelter before travelling for an adoption visit.

What is the adoption fee at Tierheim Herne-Wanne?

TailHarbor does not track adoption fees — they vary by animal and by shelter, and are set by Tierheim Herne-Wanne directly. Typical fees in Germany cover the animal's pre-adoption veterinary care (sterilization, vaccinations, microchip, pet passport). Contact Tierheim Herne-Wanne via the sidebar details for the exact fee for an animal you're interested in.