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Gerlinde

European Shorthair · Unknown · Kitten · 2 months

Gerlinde is an outgoing and age-appropriate playful cat. She prefers to spend her days playing and frolicking with her siblings. For this reason, Gerlinde would also like a new family where she can move in with one of her siblings.

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Gerlinde ist eine aufgeschlossene und altersgemäß verspielte Katze. Ihren Alltag verbringt sie am liebsten beim gemeinsamen Spielen und Herumtoben mit ihren Geschwistern. Aus diesem Grund wünscht sich Gerlinde auch eine neue Familie, in welche sie gemeinsam mit einem ihrer Geschwister einziehen darf.

Size
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Age
Kitten · 2 months
Location
🇦🇹Eisenstadt
Shelter
Tierschutzhaus Sonnenhof
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Bringing Gerlinde home

What you'll need for Gerlinde 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

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    €18–25
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    Covered Litter Box

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    €25–45
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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 Gerlinde

What life with Gerlinde looks like

Gerlinde is a puppy/kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Tierschutzhaus Sonnenhof in Eisenstadt.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇦🇹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.

Eisenstadt, Austria — browse more cats in Austria.

Frequently asked

Adopting Gerlinde, answered.

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