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Ida

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

Ida, born around mid/end August 2025, shy and reserved, diagnosis: FeLV-positive (leukosis) Hello, I'm Ida! I've been waiting here at the animal shelter for over a year for my own people. And it's here that I've discovered the beauty of warmth, shelter, and a safe place. Despite this, I'm a quiet, very shy female cat. I prefer to observe people from a safe distance, ideally from one of my beloved elevated spots. I'm curious, but my fear is often greater than my courage. That's why I wish for patient people who give me time, respect my boundaries, and don't pressure me. Maybe I'll become more affectionate over time - maybe I'll never be a real cuddly cat. And that should be completely fine for my future people. Unfortunately, a diagnosis makes my search even more difficult: I'm FeLV-positive (leukosis). That's why I'm not allowed unrestricted outdoor access. But a secure garden or an outdoor enclosure would be my dream, so I can still enjoy fresh air. By the way, I get along really well with other cats! I'm friendly, social, and show great interest in my fellow felines. That's why I would be very happy about a similarly FeLV-positive, friendly feline companion. What my diagnosis means for living together, my people at the shelter will explain to you in peace. If you want to get to know me, please call Rebecca Schröder at 04298 46 777 25 or send a self-disclosure!

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Ida geb. ca. Mitte/Ende August 2025 schüchtern und zurückhaltend Diagnose: FeLV-positiv (Leukose) Hallo, ich bin Ida! Schon seit über einem Jahr warte ich hier im Tierheim auf meine eigenen Menschen. Und genau hier habe ich auch erst kennengelernt, wie schön Wärme, Schutz und ein sicherer Platz sein können. Trotzdem bin ich eine ruhige, sehr schüchterne Katzendame. Menschen beobachte ich lieber aus sicherer Entfernung, am liebsten von einem meiner geliebten erhöhten Plätze. Neugierig bin ich aber durchaus, doch meine Angst ist oft noch größer als mein Mut. Deshalb wünsche ich mir geduldige Menschen, die mir Zeit lassen, meine Grenzen respektieren und mich nicht bedrängen. Vielleicht werde ich irgendwann zutraulicher – vielleicht aber auch nie eine richtige Schmusekatze. Und das sollte für meine zukünftigen Menschen vollkommen in Ordnung sein. Leider macht eine Diagnose meine Suche noch schwieriger: Ich bin FeLV-positiv (Leukose). Deshalb darf ich keinen uneingeschränkten Freigang genießen. Ein gesicherter Garten oder ein Freigehege wäre aber mein großer Traum, damit ich trotzdem weiterhin die frische Luft genießen kann. Mit anderen Katzen verstehe ich mich übrigens richtig gut! Ich bin freundlich, sozial und zeige großes Interesse an meinen Artgenossen. Deshalb würde ich mich sehr über einen ebenfalls FeLV-positiven, freundlichen Katzenkumpel freuen. Was meine Diagnose für das Zusammenleben bedeutet, erklären euch meine Menschen im Tierheim natürlich ganz in Ruhe. Wer mich kennenlernen möchte, meldet sich bitte telefonisch bei Rebecca Schröder unter ☎️ 04298 46 777 25 oder sendet eine Selbstauskunft!

Size

Large

Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇩🇪Grasberg

Shelter

Tierschutzverein Lilienthal

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About Ida

What life with Ida looks like

Ida is a large young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierschutzverein Lilienthal in Grasberg.

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 Ida, answered.

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