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Donnie

Norwegian Forest Cat · Male · Senior · 12 years

Hello, I am Donnie. I wandered around alone on a rest stop and was then brought to the animal shelter. Here, they first freed me from my matted fur and took good care of me. I can be a bit mistrustful towards people, but I also enjoy being stroked, though only when I want to. I am now quite temperamental, so there should be no children in my new home. It is important for my new home that I can be an outdoor cat, as I came from outside too. When my fur grows back, I will need a lot of fur care to prevent me from becoming bald again. If you are interested, contact us at the animal shelter and arrange a meeting to get to know me.

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Hallo, ich bin der Donnie Ich lief ganz alleine auf einem Rastplatz umher und wurde dann ins Tierheim gebracht. Hier hat man mich erstmal von meinem verfilztem Fell befreit und mich gut versorgt. Menschen gegenüber bin ich manchmal noch misstrauisch, aber ich lasse mich auch streicheln, allerdings nur, wenn ich es will. Ich bin nun manchmal sehr launisch, deswegen sollten in meinem neuen Zuhause auch keine Kinder sein. Wichtig für mein neues Zuhause ist, dass ich Freigänger werden kann, denn ich komme ja auch von draußen. Wenn mein Fell wieder nachgewachsen ist, brauche ich sehr viel Fellpflege, damit ich nicht wieder nackig gemacht werden muss. Falls ich euer Interesse geweckt habe, meldet Euch doch bei uns im Tierheim und macht einen Termin zum kennenlernen aus. Euer Donnie

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Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇩🇪Remagen
Shelter
Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen.
Living with Donnie
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Bringing Donnie home

What you'll need for Donnie in week one.

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  1. 01
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    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

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    €18–25
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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Donnie

What life with Donnie looks like

Donnie is a senior norwegian forest cat cat waiting at Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen. in Remagen.

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.

Remagen, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Donnie, answered.

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