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Elfi

European Shorthair · Female · Senior · 15 years

Elfi is from an estate and hopes to find a loving home once again. This is me: Here at the shelter I am still very reserved and want to be left alone. Losing my home at my age is not easy to cope with. Please give me some time. I don't want to be petted or pressured so far. I need people with a lot of tact who take me as I am and give me time and space. I have been diagnosed with a heart murmur and spondylosis. I wish for... a quiet home where I can arrive with a lot of time and patience and be a single princess. Of course, I look forward to quiet interaction, security and enough retreats. In the right home I can definitely become bolder and settle down. Do I get a chance?

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Ich bin Elfi stamme aus einem Nachlass und hoffe, noch einmal ein liebevolles Zuhause zu finden. Das bin ich: Hier im Tierheim bin ich noch sehr zurückhaltend und möchte in Ruhe gelassen werden. In meinem Alter das Zuhause zu verlieren, ist eben nicht so einfach zu verkraften. Bitte gib mir etwas Zeit. Ich möchte mich hier bisher noch nicht streicheln lassen und auch nicht bedrängt werden. Ich brauche also Menschen mit viel Fingerspitzengefühl, die mich so nehmen, wie ich bin, und die mir Zeit und Abstand geben. Bei mir wurde ein Herzgeräusch festgestellt sowie Spondylose. Ich wünsche mir … ein ruhiges Zuhause, in dem ich mit viel Zeit und Geduld ankommen und Einzelprinzessin sein darf. Natürlich freue ich mich auf ruhigen Umgang, Geborgenheit und ausreichend Rückzugsorte. Im richtigen Zuhause kann ich ganz bestimmt wieder mutiger werden und auflegen. Bekomme ich vielleicht eine Chance?

Size
Age
Senior · 15 years
Location
🇩🇪Berlin
Shelter
Tierheim Berlin Falkenberg
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Bringing Elfi home

What you'll need for Elfi in week one.

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  1. 01
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    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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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
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    Clumping Cat Litter

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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Elfi

What life with Elfi looks like

Elfi is a senior european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Berlin Falkenberg in Berlin.

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 Elfi, answered.

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