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Charu

Female · Senior · 13 years

My name is Charu and I was born in 2013, so I'm already 13 years old. Unfortunately, my previous owner passed away and now I'm here at the animal shelter, eagerly waiting for a cuddling hand and a soft sofa where we can snuggle together. Health-wise, I've been – knock on wood – really fit. My preferences are manageable: a good meal, a few crunchy treats or sweets, the aforementioned sofa, and human affection. I don't need another cat or outdoor access in my home. If my picture and text have caught your attention, please get in touch, I'm looking forward to meeting you.

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mein Name ist Charu und ich bin 2013 geboren, somit schon stolze 13 Jahre alt. Leider ist mein ehemaliger Besitzer verstorben und nun sitze ich hier im Tierheim und warte sehnsüchtig auf eine kuschelnde Hand und ein weiches Sofa, auf dem wir zusammen schmusen können. Gesundheitlich bin ich bisher – toi, toi, toi – echt fit. Meine Vorlieben sind überschaubar, eine gute Mahlzeit, ein paar Knusperleckerchen oder Schleckis, dass eben erwähnte Sofa und die menschliche Zuneigung. Eine andere Katze oder Freigang benötige ich hingegen nicht in meinem Zuhause. Wenn dich mein Bild und mein Text angesprochen haben, dann melde dich schnell, ich freue mich auf ein Kennenlernen.

Size
Age
Senior · 13 years
Location
🇩🇪Essen
Shelter
Tierheim Essen
Living with Charu
  • Spayed
Cared for by Tierheim Essen · Essen

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Bringing Charu home

What you'll need for Charu 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 Charu

What life with Charu looks like

Charu is a senior cat waiting at Tierheim Essen in Essen.

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 Charu, answered.

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