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Gudrun

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 10 years

Gudrun sucht ihr eigenes kleines Königreich – mit einem Sonnenplätzchen! Unsere liebe Gudrun ist etwa 10 Jahre alt und wartet schon seit Mai 2025 auf die Menschen, bei denen sie endlich ankommen darf. Damals kam sie als Fundkatze zu uns. Da wir vermuteten, dass Gudrun eine Freigängerin sein könnte, versuchten wir, ihr ein Leben als Freigängerin zu ermöglichen. Doch schnell zeigte sich, dass das nichts für sie ist. Sie versteckte sich in Büschen, fand nicht mehr zu uns zurück und wurde glücklicherweise vor einigen Monaten von einer aufmerksamen Finderin wieder zu uns gebracht. Seitdem wissen wir: Gudrun braucht ein sicheres Zuhause! Besonders schön wäre für unsere kleine Sonnenanbeterin ein gesicherter Balkon oder gesicherter Freigang, auf dem sie entspannt die warmen Sonnenstrahlen genießen kann. Gudrun ist anfangs schüchtern und braucht etwas Zeit, um Vertrauen zu fassen. Hin und wieder genießt sie bereits vorsichtige Streicheleinheiten, zeigt aber auch ganz deutlich, wenn sie lieber ihre Ruhe haben möchte. Ob aus Gudrun in einem eigenen Zuhause irgendwann eine richtige Schmusekatze wird, können wir nicht versprechen. Was wir aber wissen: Auch eine Katze, die nicht ständig kuscheln möchte, verdient ein liebevolles Zuhause. Für Gudrun suchen wir geduldige, verständnisvolle Menschen, die sie so lieben, wie sie ist, ihre Grenzen respektieren und ihr die Zeit geben, die sie braucht. Als Einzelprinzessin möchte sie ihr neues Reich ganz für sich allein haben. Unsere Gudrun ist bereits kastriert, geimpft und gechipt. Meldet euch bei uns per Mail an

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 10 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierheimverein Erfurt
Living with Gudrun
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Tierheimverein Erfurt · GermanyLearn about European Shorthair →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Gudrun home

What you'll need for Gudrun in week one.

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  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 Gudrun

What life with Gudrun looks like

Gudrun is a small adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheimverein Erfurt in Germany.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Germany, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Gudrun, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Gudrun?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheimverein Erfurt handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Gudrun on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Gudrun if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheimverein Erfurt 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Gudrun 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 Gudrun 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 Tierheimverein Erfurt early rather than rehoming privately; they know Gudrun 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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