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Elmo

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 15 years

Elmo, estimated to be around 13 years old (1.4.2013), is a stray cat with eye problems, now only having one eye. He is looking for a quiet home with outdoor access where he can enjoy his freedom. He is friendly but not affectionate.

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Elmo, geschätzt ca. 13 jährig (1.4.2013), Fundkatze mit Augenproblemen, hat nun nur noch ein Auge. Er sucht ein ruhiges Zuhause mit Freigang, wo er seine Freiheit geniessen darf. Er ist freundlich, aber nicht verschmust.

Size
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Age
Senior · 15 years
Location
🇨🇭Nesslau
Shelter
Stiftung Tierheim Nesslau
Living with Elmo
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Stiftung Tierheim Nesslau · NesslauLearn about Mixed Breed →
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Bringing Elmo home

What you'll need for Elmo in week one.

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  1. 01
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    Feliway Calming Spray

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    €18–25
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    €25–45
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

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About Elmo

What life with Elmo looks like

Elmo is a senior mixed breed cat waiting at Stiftung Tierheim Nesslau in Nesslau.

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 Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

Nesslau, Switzerland — browse more cats in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Elmo, answered.

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