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Gini

Female · Senior · 13 years

Gini is an indoor cat who, together with her friend Julie, is looking for a new home. The two cats are always adopted together. At first, Gini is very reserved around strangers and needs time to build trust. She’s also not particularly enthusiastic about veterinary procedures at the moment and makes it clear when something becomes too much for her. Therefore, we’d like to find her a calm home without small children—preferably one with people who will give her the time she needs to settle in at her own pace. When Gini was taken in, she had a large wound in the neck area, which has since been treated surgically. As soon as this wound has fully healed, a...

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Gini ist eine Wohnungskatze, die gemeinsam mit ihrer Freundin Julie ein neues Zuhause sucht. Die beiden werden ausschließlich gemeinsam vermittelt. Anfangs zeigt sich Gini fremden Menschen gegenüber sehr zurückhaltend und benötigt Zeit, um Vertrauen zu fassen. Auch beim tierärztlichen Handling ist sie derzeit nicht besonders begeistert und macht deutlich, wenn ihr etwas zu viel wird. Deshalb wünschen wir uns für sie ein ruhiges Zuhause ohne kleine Kinder und mit Menschen, die ihr die Zeit geben, in ihrem eigenen Tempo anzukommen. Bei ihrer Aufnahme hatte Gini eine große Wunde im Halsbereich, die inzwischen chirurgisch versorgt wurde. Sobald diese vollständig verheilt ist, steht einer

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 13 years
Location
🇦🇹Linz
Shelter
Tierheim Linz
Living with Gini
  • Spayed
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Linz · Linz

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Gini home

What you'll need for Gini in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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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

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    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

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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
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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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    €30–60

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About Gini

What life with Gini looks like

Gini is a large senior cat waiting at Tierheim Linz in Linz.

Senior cats are the gentlest house guests: predictable, mostly silent, and grateful for a sunny windowsill. Older cats often have minor dental or kidney issues — keep an eye on water intake and weight. Many sleep eighteen hours a day and want no part of any drama.

🇦🇹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.

Linz, Austria browse more cats in Austria.

Frequently asked

Adopting Gini, answered.

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