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Ginora

European Shorthair · Female · Young · 2 years

Ginora: Whirlwind seeks great happiness – preferably in a double pack! Hello, I'm the pretty Ginora! I'm a young, lively female cat (born on May 1, 2024) and bring a lot of life to the household. Since September 2025, I've been waiting at the animal shelter, hoping to finally "arrive."

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Ginora: Wirbelwind sucht das große Glück – am liebsten im Doppelpack! Hallo, ich bin die hübsche Ginora! Ich bin eine junge, aufgeweckte Katzendame (geboren am 01.05.2024) und bringe jede Menge Leben in die Bude. Seit September 2025 warte ich nun im Tierheim darauf, dass ich endlich „ankommen“ darf. Ich hatte zwar schon einmal ein Zuhause, kam aber leider aus der

Size
Large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Oelzschau
Shelter
Tierheim Oelzschau
Living with Ginora
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Tierheim Oelzschau · OelzschauLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Ginora home

What you'll need for Ginora 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 Ginora

What life with Ginora looks like

Ginora is a large young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Oelzschau in Oelzschau.

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.

Oelzschau, Germany browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ginora, answered.

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