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Gerald

Male · Adult · 10 years

Gerald came to us at the animal shelter as an injured stray cat from Bernried - in a really terrible condition. Thanks to intensive veterinary care and a lot of rest in our quarantine station, he has now recovered wonderfully. He is now ready to start his new life healthy and full of hope.

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Gerald kam als verunfallte Fundkatze aus Bernried zu uns ins Tierheim – in einem wirklich schrecklichen Zustand. Dank intensiver tierärztlicher Versorgung und viel Ruhe in unserer Quarantänestation hat er sich inzwischen wunderbar erholt. Nun ist er bereit, gesund und voller Zuversicht in sein neues Leben zu starten.

Size
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Age
Adult · 10 years
Location
🇩🇪Deggendorf
Shelter
Tierheim Wangering
Living with Gerald
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Tierheim Wangering · Deggendorf
More cats in Deggendorf →More cats in Germany →

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Gerald home

What you'll need for Gerald in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Gerald

What life with Gerald looks like

Gerald is a adult cat waiting at Tierheim Wangering in Deggendorf.

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 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.

Deggendorf, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Gerald, answered.

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