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Gretel

European Shorthair · Female

Och Jungchen, be sure to be so kind and hand me the bowl, please? Yes, where my cat food is kept. Thank you. But where are my manners: Gretel, that's me, and as you can easily tell, I'm not just an old lady, but also a cat. Now, it's true that I have indeed experienced a lot in my life, my organs aren't quite up to par, which is why I walk poorly and hunch over—unfortunately, I'm also partially blind—but I say that I only show my humility towards life, yes!

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Och Jungchen, sei doch bitte so gut, reich mir doch die Schüssel, ja? Ja, da wo mein Katzenfutter steht. Dank dir. Aber wo bleiben meine Manieren: Gretel, so heiß ich und wie du unschwer erkennen kannst, bin ich nicht nur eine alte Dame, sondern auch eine Katze. Nun, es stimmt auch, ich habe wirklich viel erlebt, meine Organe sind auch nicht mehr auf der Höhe, dadurch laufe ich schlecht und bin in gebückter Haltung und leider bin ich zusätzlich blind – aber ich sage, dass ich nur meine Demut vor dem Leben zeige, jawohl! Manchmal macht mir meine Arthrose zu schaffen, aber nichts, was mich ferti

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Rüdersdorf bei Berlin
Shelter
Meine Katzenstation
Cared for by Meine Katzenstation · Rüdersdorf bei BerlinLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Gretel home

What you'll need for Gretel 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 Gretel

What life with Gretel looks like

Gretel is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Meine Katzenstation in Rüdersdorf bei Berlin.

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.

Rüdersdorf bei Berlin, Germany browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Gretel, answered.

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