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European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 10 years

housing: Apartment (preferably with balcony) / Single cat Breed: EKH Color: striped with white Birth date: 01.05.2016 Gender: female neutered: yes Time in the animal shelter: 05.04.2026 Gisela was taken in by us at the animal shelter due to a severe misfortune.

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Haltung: Wohnung (gerne mit Balkon) / Einzelkatze Rasse: EKH Farbe: getigert mit weiß Geb.-Datum: 01.05.2016 Geschlecht: weiblich Kastriert: ja Im Tierheim seit: 05.04.2026 Gisela ist haben wir Aufgrund eines schweren Schicksalsschlags bei uns im Tierheim aufgenommen. Nun ist die ältere Dame bereit für die

Size
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Age
Adult · 10 years
Location
🇩🇪Velbert
Shelter
Tierheim Velbert
Living with Gisela
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Bringing Gisela home

What you'll need for Gisela 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
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    Covered Litter Box

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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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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Gisela

What life with Gisela looks like

Gisela is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Velbert in Velbert.

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.

Velbert, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Gisela, answered.

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