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Elisa

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 4 years

Hello, I am Elisa... and I am looking for a home that will take me as I am. At first, you might see only a small, shy cat who prefers to hide rather than say "hello" directly. I need a bit of time to build trust. New people, new sounds, new smells – all of this can be a little scary at first. But if you have patience and give me the time I need, I will slowly open up step by step. And when that happens, I will show you my true, gentle heart. But I still have something important to tell you: I am FIP-positive. What does that mean? FIP stands for Feline Infectious Peritonitis. It is an illness that is triggered by the Feline Coronavirus – a virus that many cats carry within them without ever becoming sick. In some cats, like me, the virus changes in the body and can then trigger FIP. Thanks to modern treatment options, FIP is no longer a hopeless sentence today. Many cats can lead a good, happy life – just like the one I wish for myself. What does it mean for other cats? I can live well in a home with other cats if they are also FIP-positive. For cats that are not FIP-positive, living together would not be suitable because the base virus is contagious. But with fellow animals who are also FIP-positive like me, I can live happily, play, snuggle, and form friendships. I am looking for someone who will give me a quiet, loving home... someone with heart, patience, and understanding. If you give me time, I will show you how much trust, affection, and love can also be found in a shy cat. Maybe you are exactly the person I have been waiting for so long.

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Hallo ich bin´s Elisa....und ich suche ein Zuhausem das mich so nimmt wie ich bin. Vielleicht siehst du zuerst nur eine kleine, scheue Katze, die sich lieber versteckt, als direkt "Hallo" zu sagen. Ich brauche etwas länger, um Vertrauen zu fassen. Neue Menschen, neue Geräusche, neue Gerüche - all das macht mir anfangs ein bisschen Angst. Aber wenn du Geduld hast und mir die Zeit gibst, die ich brauche, dann öffne ich mich langsam Schritt für Schritt. Und wenn das passiert, dann zeige ich dir mein wahres, sanftes Herz. Ich möchte dir aber noch etwas Wichtiges erzählen: Ich bin FIP-positiv. Was bedeutet das? FIP steht für Feline Infektiöse Peritonitis. Das ist eine Erkrankung, die durch das Feline Coronavirus ausgelöst wird - ein Virus, das viele Katzen in sich tragen, ohne jemals krank zu werden. Bei manchen Katzen, so wie bei mir, verändert sich das Virus im Körper und kann dann FIP auslösen. Dank moderner Behandlungsmöglichkeiten ist FIP heute jedoch kein hoffnungsloses Urteil mehr. Viele Katzen können ein gutes, glückliches Leben führen - so wie ich es mir auch wünsche. Wichtig ist nur, dass meine Menschen meine Besonderheiten kennen und darauf achten, wie es mir geht. Und was bedeutet es für andere Katzen? Ich kann gut in einem Zuhause mit anderen Katzen leben, wenn diese ebenfalls FIP-positiv sind. Für nicht FIP-positive Katzen wäre ein Zusammenleben nicht geeignet, denn das Grundvirus ist ansteckend. Aber mit Artgenossen, die wie ich FIP-positiv sind, kann ich problemlos zusammenleben, spielen, kuscheln und Freundschaften schließen. Ich suche jemanden, der mir ein ruhiges, liebevolles Zuhause schenkt...jemanden mit Herz, Geduld und Verständnis. Wenn du mir Zeit gibst, werde ich dir zeigen, wie viel Vertrauen, Zuneigung und Liebe auch in einer schüchternen Katze steckt. Vielleicht bist ja genau du der Mensch, auf den ich schon so lange warte.

Size
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Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇦🇹Wolfsberg
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Wolfsberg
Living with Elisa
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Good with cats
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Wolfsberg · WolfsbergLearn about European Shorthair →

Listed 7 months ago

Bringing Elisa home

What you'll need for Elisa 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
    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 Elisa

What life with Elisa looks like

Elisa is an adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierschutzverein Wolfsberg in Wolfsberg.

An adult cat usually shows their personality within a week. Give them a quiet room with everything they need (food, water, litter, hiding spot) and let them choose when to explore. Don't force interaction — every cat decides for themselves when a new home counts as home.

🇦🇹Adopting from Austria

Austrian shelters follow the federal Tierschutzgesetz framework: adopters sign a Schutzvertrag (protection contract) committing to the animal's welfare. Spay/neuter, microchip, and vaccinations are included.

Wolfsberg, Austria — browse more cats in Austria.

Frequently asked

Adopting Elisa, answered.

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