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Gertie

Mixed Breed · Female

European Shorthair – EKH * approx. 04/2026 – black with a white chest patch – female – neutered outdoor cat (Freigänger) Gets along with other animals Other: still shy In the shelter since: 09/2026 Gertie, together with Gundi and George, kept showing up on people's terraces in a very busy area, and the cats could be secured with a live trap, since they were very shy and would not let themselves be touched. At the moment Gertie is still very anxious and hides a lot, and she does not yet want to be touched either. We hope that over time she will realize that people mean well by her and that she will gradually lose her fear. Since she already talks to people now and then and shows interest, we think she did not only live wild outdoors but must also have had some contact with humans before. Because Gertie and Gundi are very attached to each other, we are now looking for a loving, calm new home together for these two anxious girls, with people who have patience, empathy, and experience with cats. After a longer adjustment period, the two will also need to be able to roam freely again, with the option to come and go on their own through a cat flap. More photos and videos: ngg_shortcode_6_placeholder You can find more cats in the Cats section.

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Europäisch Kurzhaar – EKH * ca. 04/2026 – schwarz mit weißem Brustfleck – weiblich – kastriert Freigänger Verträglich mit Artgenossen Sonstiges: noch scheu im Tierheim seit: 09/2026 Gertie tauchte zusammen mit Gundi und mit George immer wieder bei Leuten auf der Terrasse in einer sehr verkehrsreichen Gegend auf und die Katzen konnten dort mit einer Lebendfalle gesichert werden, da sie sehr scheu waren und sich nicht anfassen ließen. Im Moment ist Gertie noch sehr ängstlich und versteckt sich viel und mag sich auch noch nicht anfassen lassen. Wir hoffen, dass sie im Laufe der Zeit merkt, dass die Menschen es gut mit ihr meinen und dass sie ihre Angst dann nach und nach verliert. Da sie ab und zu schon mit einem redet und Interesse zeigt, denken wir, dass sie nicht nur wild draußen gelebt hat sondern auch schon mal Menschenkontakt gehabt haben muss. Da Gertie und Gundi sehr aneinander hängen, suchen wir für diese beiden ängstlichen Mädels nun gemeinsam ein liebevolles und ruhiges neues Zuhause bei Leuten mit Geduld, Einfühlungsvermögen und Katzenerfahrung. Nach einer längeren Eingewöhnungszeit müssen die Beiden dort dann auch wieder Freilauf mit der Möglichkeit zum selbständigen rein- und raus gehen bekommen. Weitere Bilder und Videos: ngg_shortcode_5_placeholder Noch mehr Katzen finden Sie in der Rubrik Katzen .

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🇩🇪Göppingen

Shelter

Tierheim Göppingen

Living with Gertie

✓Spayed

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About Gertie

What life with Gertie looks like

Gertie is an adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierheim Göppingen in Göppingen.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Gertie, answered.

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