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Gundula

European Shorthair · Female · Young · 1 year

Initially cautious, but sweet; seeks a quiet home. Read more below. About Gundula Gundula is a very sensitive, rather small cat who is currently still reserved and prefers to observe everything from a quiet corner. The new impressions at the shelter frighten her, so she tends to avoid contact and prefers to stay in the background. She does not seem to have had much contact with people so far. Gundi is a cat who does not attack, but simply needs time, patience and a stable environment in which she can relax and build trust. With affection and respect for her pace, Gundula will gradually discover that human contact can also be something pleasant and safe. Since she already knows outdoor access, it would be nice if she could go outside again once she feels at home. A escape-proof garden or a planted courtyard would likely be enough for her to take part in outdoor life a little.

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anfangs vorsichtig, aber lieb, sucht ruhiges Zuhause - weiter unten lesen Sie mehr Über Gundula Gundula ist eine sehr sensible, recht kleine Katze, die sich derzeit noch zurückhaltend verhält und es vorzieht, von einer ruhigen Ecke aus alles zu beobachten. Die neuen Eindrücke im Tierheim machen ihr angst, weshalb sie dazu neigt, Kontakt zu vermeiden und sich lieber im Hintergrund aufhält. Sie scheint bisher nicht viel Kontakt zu Menschen gehabt zu haben. Gundi ist eine Katze, die nicht angreift, sondern einfach Zeit, Geduld und ein stabiles Umfeld braucht, in dem sie sich entspannen und Vertrauen aufbauen kann. Mit Zuneigung und Respekt für ihr Tempo wird Gundula nach und nach entdecken können, dass menschlicher Kontakt auch etwas Schönes und Sicheres sein kann. Da sie Freigang bereits kennt, wäre es schön, wenn sie auch wieder raus dürfte, nachdem sie sich zuhause fühlt. Ein ausbruchsicherer Garten oder begrünter Hof würden ihr wahrscheinlich auch ausreichen, um ein bisschen am Leben draußen teilhaben zu können.

Size

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Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇩🇪Rüsselsheim

Shelter

Tierschutzverein Russelsheim

Living with Gundula

✓Spayed

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Listed 7 months ago

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About Gundula

What life with Gundula looks like

Gundula is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierschutzverein Russelsheim in Rüsselsheim.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Gundula, answered.

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