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European Shorthair · Female · Senior · 11 years

A nodule/shadow or whatever was detected on the lung: very likely lung cancer. That's why Bella has been breathing so poorly lately despite using an asthma spray. She keeps falling over, even when she just turns around in her dog bed. She is visibly deteriorating. It was time :-( On March 16th, Bella was relieved of her suffering and illnesses. R.I.P. dear brave Bella, cross the rainbow bridge well and greet all our already deceased animals :-( The story of Bella: The actual owner of Bella did not care and simply let her go. The already older cat "lived" for a long time on the terrace of an elderly lady. She fed the cat but did not let it into the house. The 2 kg light Bella had no shelter and mostly stayed on this terrace, as we were told by the people who took the visibly sick cat to the vet. It's quite understandable that Bella didn't leave the terrace anymore because she is almost blind. The vet diagnosed squamous cell carcinoma (ear cancer) in one ear, blindness estimated at 80-90%, and asthma. It is very likely that Bella had pneumonia at some point and retained the asthma from it. She needs her asthma spray daily in the morning and evening, which she is not particularly happy about, but there's nothing to be done!! A "normal" animal shelter usually does not take in such a cat, especially since Bella cannot be rehomed with all her illnesses. Therefore, the Tierschutzhof Ering took her in as a mercy cat. She now lives with our one-eyed red tomcat Käptn Jacky; the two get along very well and complement each other. Once Bella has recovered a bit and her health condition is stable, the ear cancer will need to be removed. She will need the asthma spray for the rest of her life.

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In der Tierarztpraxis wurde ein Knoten/Schatten oder was auch immer auf der Lunge festgestellt: sehr wahrscheinlich ein Lungenkrebs. Deshalb schnauft Bella in der letzten Zeit so schlecht trotz Asthma-Spray. Sie fällt immer wieder um, selbst wenn sie sich in ihrem Körbchen umdreht. Sie baut sichtlich ab. Es war Zeit :-( Am 16. März wurde Bella von ihren Leiden und Krankheiten erlöst. R.I.P liebe brave Bella, komm gut über die Regenbogenbrücke und grüß alle unsere schon verstorbenen Tiere :-( Die Geschichte von Bella: Der tatsächliche Eigentümer von Bella kümmerte sich nicht und ließ sie einfach ziehen. Die schon ältere Katze „wohnte“ deshalb wohl schon längere Zeit auf der Terrasse einer alten Dame. Sie fütterte die Katze, ließ sie aber nicht ins Haus. Die nur 2 kg leichte Bella hatte keinen Unterschlupf und hielt sich hauptsächlich auf dieser Terrasse auf, wie uns mitgeteilt wurde von den Menschen, die die sichtbar kranke Katze zum Tierarzt brachten. Dass Bella nicht mehr von dieser Terrasse weg ging ist durchaus verständlich, weil sie fast blind ist. Der Tierarzt diagnostizierte ein Plattenepithel-Karzinom (Ohrenkrebs) an 1 Ohr, Blindheit von schätzungsweise 80-90 % und Asthma. Es ist sehr wahrscheinlich, dass Bella irgendwann an einer Lungenentzündung erkrankt war und davon das Asthma zurückbehalten hat. Sie braucht täglich morgens und abends ihr Asthmaspray, über das sie nicht unbedingt erfreut ist, aber es hilft nix!! Ein „normales“ Tierheim nimmt eine solche Katze i.d.R. nicht auf, zumal Bella auch nicht mehr vermittelt werden kann mit all ihren Krankheiten. Deshalb hat der Tierschutzhof Ering sie als Gnadenbrotkatze übernommen. Sie wohnt jetzt bei unserem einäugigen roten Kater Käptn Jacky; die beiden kommen sehr gut miteinander aus und ergänzen sich gut. Wenn Bella sich wieder etwas erholt hat und ihr Gesundheitszustand stabil ist, muss der Ohrenkrebs entfernt werden. Das Asthmaspray braucht sie für den Rest ihres Lebens.

Size
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzhof Ering
Living with Bella
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Bringing Bella home

What you'll need for Bella 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 Bella

What life with Bella looks like

Bella is a senior european shorthair cat waiting at Tierschutzhof Ering in Germany.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Bella, answered.

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