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Barbara

Female · Senior · 12 years

The cute Barbara doesn't seem to understand what's happening at all right now. At over 12 years old, she still needs to fully orient herself after her owner's passing. Barbara is actually very cuddly and is looking for a quiet home without small children or a lot of chaos. We're not sure how she'll get along with other cats, but she probably wouldn't mind a quiet tomcat. She's known hounds from her old home at times, but that still needs to be tested. Barbara's vet visit is still pending to check for any necessary dental work or age-appropriate blood tests.

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Die hübsche Barbara weiß im Moment noch überhaupt nicht was hier passiert. Nach dem Tod ihres Besitzers muss sie sich mit über 12 Jahren noch mal komplett neu orientieren. Barbara ist eigentlich sehr verschmust und sucht nach einem ruhigen zu Hause ohne kleine Kinder oder viel Trubel. Wie sie sich mit anderen Katzen verhält wissen wir im Moment noch nicht vermutlich würde sie sich aber an einem ruhigen Kater nicht stören. Hunde kennt sie wohl aus ihrem alten zu Hause zeitweise, das muss aber noch getestet werden. Barbaras Tierarzt Besuch steht noch aus, um eventuell nötige Zahnsanierungen oder altersentsprechende Bluttests zu machen.

Size
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇩🇪Reutlingen
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Reutlingen
Living with Barbara
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Reutlingen · Reutlingen

Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Barbara home

What you'll need for Barbara 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 Barbara

What life with Barbara looks like

Barbara is a senior cat waiting at Tierschutzverein Reutlingen in Reutlingen.

Senior cats are the gentlest house guests: predictable, mostly silent, and grateful for a sunny windowsill. Older cats often have minor dental or kidney issues — keep an eye on water intake and weight. Many sleep eighteen hours a day and want no part of any drama.

🇩🇪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.

Reutlingen, Germany browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Barbara, answered.

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