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Gertie

Mixed Breed · Female

European Shorthair - EKH * approx. 04/2026 - black with white chest spot - female - spayed Outdoor cat Compatible with other cats Other: still shy in the shelter since: 09/2026 Gertie appeared together with Gundi and George again and again on the terrace of people in a very busy area and the cats could be secured there with a live trap, as they were very shy and could not be touched. More information will follow. More pictures and videos: You can find even 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. Nähere Infos folgen. Weitere Bilder und Videos: Noch mehr Katzen finden Sie in der Rubrik Katzen .

Size
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Age
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Location
🇩🇪Göppingen
Shelter
Tierheim Göppingen
Living with Gertie
  • ✓Spayed
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Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Gertie home

What you'll need for Gertie 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 Gertie

What life with Gertie looks like

Gertie is a 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. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

Göppingen, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
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.
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