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Gerda

Unknown · Adult · 10 years

☎ 02162/ 65 426 ✉ Gerda ist eine zierliche, ältere Katzendame, die sich ein ruhiges Zuhause wünscht, in dem sie ihren Lebensabend verbringen kann. Als ehemalige Streunerin ist Gerda Menschen gegenüber anfangs noch zurückhaltend und zurückgezogen. Sie braucht Zeit, um anzukommen und wünscht sich Menschen, die ihr mit Geduld, Verständnis und ohne Erwartungen begegnen. Fühlt sich Gerda sicher, so kann sie Vertrauen fassen und wird ihre vorsichtige Art mit der Zeit ablegen. Bei Gerda wurde eine umfassende Zahnsanierung durchgeführt, damit sie ihr Leben schmerzfrei genießen kann. Für Gerda suchen wir ein sehr ruhiges Zuhause ohne viel Trubel, in dem man ihr die Zeit gibt, die sie braucht. Über die Gesellschaft einer ruhigen, sensiblen, älteren Katze würde sie sich sehr freuen. Gerda braucht keine großen Abenteuer mehr – nur einen sicheren Ort, an dem sie in ihrem eigenen Tempo Vertrauen fassen und ihren Lebensabend genießen darf. (nur für Notfälle!) Mi – So: 10.00 – 12.00Mo – Di: Ruhetage © Tierheim Bruck/LeithaAll rights reservered. Impressum & Datenschutz Fueled with awesomeness.Designed by iService

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 10 years
Location
🇦🇹Austria
Shelter
Tierheim Bruck an der Leitha
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Cared for by Tierheim Bruck an der Leitha · Austria

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Bringing Gerda home

What you'll need for Gerda 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
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    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 Gerda

What life with Gerda looks like

Gerda is a large adult cat waiting at Tierheim Bruck an der Leitha in Austria.

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; fees typically range €150–€350.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Gerda, answered.

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