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Günni

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Hello, I am Günni. I was found in Girod. When I was discovered, I had an injury on my paw and so I came to the animal shelter, where I was medically treated right away. Luckily, my paw has healed well thanks to the quick treatment. Now I am ready to take the next step and I wish for a place where I can relax and feel at home. I am a really lovable cat, even if I may need a little convincing at our first meeting. When someone enters my room, I give a greeting hiss. The whole situation in the animal shelter is still unfamiliar to me and sometimes I am just unsure about what is happening. But my hiss doesn't tell the whole story. Behind this first little uncertainty is a nice guy who just needs a little time to gain trust and show who he really is. That's why I wish for people who are not intimidated by my first "hello" but give me the chance to get to know them in peace. People with whom I don't have to think about what happens next, but just know: This is where I belong. And one thing is essential for me to belong to this home: outdoor access. After my acclimatization, I would like to go outside again, explore the world, enjoy the sun on my fur and then return home to my people. Do I get along with other cats? Unfortunately, I can't answer that for now. Here I haven't had the opportunity to show what I think of my fellow cats. What I'm missing now is that one person who gives me the time to settle in and really get to know me. Maybe I will soon experience how nice it is to have a home that really belongs to me?

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Hallo, ich bin Günni. Gefunden wurde ich in Girod. Als man mich entdeckte, hatte ich eine Verletzung an meiner Pfote und so kam ich ins Tierheim, wo ich direkt medizinisch versorgt wurde. Zum Glück ist meine Pfote dank der schnellen Behandlung inzwischen wieder richtig gut verheilt. Nun bin ich bereit, auch den nächsten Schritt zu machen und wünsche mir einen Ort, an dem ich wieder zur Ruhe kommen und mich zuhause fühlen darf. Ich bin nämlich ein wirklich liebenswerter Kater, auch wenn ich bei unserer ersten Begegnung vielleicht noch ein kleines bisschen Überzeugungsarbeit brauche. Wenn jemand mein Zimmer betritt, gibt es von mir gerne erst einmal ein Fauchen zur Begrüßung. Die ganze Situation im Tierheim ist für mich noch ungewohnt und manchmal bin ich einfach unsicher, was mich gerade erwartet. Doch mein Fauchen erzählt längst nicht alles über mich. Hinter dieser ersten kleinen Unsicherheit steckt ein lieber Kerl, der einfach ein bisschen Zeit braucht, um Vertrauen zu fassen und zu zeigen, wer er wirklich ist. Ich wünsche mir deshalb Menschen, die sich von meinem ersten „Hallo“ nicht gleich beeindrucken lassen, sondern mir die Chance geben, sie in Ruhe kennenzulernen. Menschen, bei denen ich irgendwann nicht mehr überlegen muss, was als Nächstes passiert, sondern einfach weiß: Hier gehöre ich hin. Und eines gehört für mich zu diesem Zuhause unbedingt dazu: Freigang. Nach meiner Eingewöhnung möchte ich wieder draußen meine Runden drehen, die Welt erkunden, die Sonne auf meinem Fell genießen und anschließend zu meinen Menschen nach Hause zurückkehren. Ob ich mich mit anderen Katzen verstehe? Das kann ich euch im Moment leider noch nicht beantworten. Hier hatte ich bisher noch nicht die Gelegenheit zu zeigen, was ich von meinen Artgenossen halte. Was mir jetzt noch fehlt, ist dieser eine Mensch, der mir die Zeit gibt, anzukommen und mich wirklich kennenzulernen. Vielleicht darf ich schon bald bei dir erfahren, wie schön es ist, wieder ein Zuhause zu haben, das wirklich zu mir gehört?

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Montabaur
Shelter
Tierheim Montabaur
Living with Günni
  • Neutered
Cared for by Tierheim Montabaur · Montabaur

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Bringing Günni home

What you'll need for Günni 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
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    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 Günni

What life with Günni looks like

Günni is a adult cat waiting at Tierheim Montabaur in Montabaur.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Günni, answered.

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