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Gypsy

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

adoption requirements adoption process Now request this animal! adoption requirements adoption process Now request this cat! Gypsy did not have an easy life so far. The sweet Gypsy originally lived on the streets in Romania and was constantly searching for something edible. When we found her, she had a serious lung infection, from which she fortunately recovered quickly. However, her serious illness has left some marks: as can be seen in the photos, her left eye never fully recovered from the infection. This does not, however, restrict her in her life and everyday life at all. We suspect, however, that her vision due to the eye is significantly impaired and the presence of fellow animals causes her a lot of stress. Unfortunately, Gypsy tested positive for Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV). Currently, she is doing well, and the disease seems not to have broken out. Since FeLV has become relatively rare, it is difficult to predict the further course. Some cats live for a long time symptom-free with the virus, while in others, the disease can break out at any time. Unfortunately, FeLV is not curable. Since the virus is highly contagious for other cats, we are therefore looking for a home for Gypsy that is suitable for apartment living and as a single cat. Additionally, stress can promote the outbreak of the disease, so she needs people who can provide her with a calm, stable, and loving environment. For Gypsy, we wish for a regulated home with people who have a lot of time for her and want to give her the attention she so desperately craves. A home where she can finally arrive – without having to go again. Due to her illness, a free run is not possible. However, she will surely be very happy with a secure balcony where she can bask in the sun on her belly. This cat needs outdoor access.

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Vermittlungsvoraussetzungen Vermittlungsablauf Jetzt dieses Tier anfragen! Vermittlungsvoraussetzungen Vermittlungsablauf Jetzt diese Katze anfragen! Gypsy hatte es in ihrem bisherigen Leben nicht leicht. Die süße Gypsy lebte ursprünglich auf der Straße in Rumänien und war stetig auf der Suche nach etwas Essbarem. Als wir sie fanden, hatte sie eine schwere Lungenentzündung, von der sie sich zum Glück schnell erholt hat. Allerdings hat ihre schwere Krankheit Spuren hinterlassen: Wie man anhand der Fotos erkennen kann, hat sich ihr linkes Auge nie ganz von der Entzündung erholt. Dies schränkt sie aber in ihrem Leben und Alltag überhaupt nicht ein. Wir vermuten jedoch, dass ihre Sicht aufgrund des Auges stark eingeschränkt ist und die Anwesenheit von Artgenossen ihr großen Stress bereitet. Leider wurde Gypsy positiv auf das Feline Leukämievirus (FeLV) getestet. Aktuell geht es ihr gut und die Krankheit scheint nicht ausgebrochen zu sein. Da FeLV inzwischen vergleichsweise selten geworden ist, lässt sich der weitere Verlauf nur schwer vorhersagen. Manche Katzen leben lange Zeit symptomfrei mit dem Virus, bei anderen kann die Krankheit irgendwann ausbrechen. Heilbar ist FeLV leider nicht. Da das Virus für andere Katzen hoch ansteckend ist, suchen wir für Gypsy deshalb ein Zuhause in reiner Wohnungshaltung und als Einzelkatze. Zusätzlich kann Stress den Ausbruch der Krankheit begünstigen, weshalb sie Menschen braucht, die ihr ein ruhiges, stabiles und liebevolles Umfeld schenken können. Für Gypsy wünschen wir uns ein geregeltes Zuhause mit Menschen, die viel Zeit für sie haben und ihr die Aufmerksamkeit schenken möchten, nach der sie sich so sehr sehnt. Ein Zuhause, in dem sie endlich ankommen darf – ohne noch einmal gehen zu müssen. Freigang ist aufgrund ihrer Erkrankung nicht möglich. Sie freut sich aber bestimmt sehr über einen gesicherten Balkon, auf dem sie sich die Sonne auf den Bauch scheinen lassen kann. Dies ist aber keine Voraussetzung für eine

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪München
Shelter
Ein Herz für Streuner e.V.
Living with Gypsy
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with cats
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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Gypsy home

What you'll need for Gypsy 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 Gypsy

What life with Gypsy looks like

Gypsy is a large adult mixed breed cat waiting at Ein Herz für Streuner e.V. in München.

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 Gypsy, answered.

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