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Ilse

Female · Senior · 18 years

Hello, I am Ilse. I am a found cat at the animal shelter and I am already quite an elderly lady. Therefore, I am desperately seeking a home where I can enjoy my remaining years to the fullest. I am still a bit shy, but I will let someone I trust stroke me gently. I have spondylosis in my thoracic vertebrae. This can occur in older cats. I also have arthritis, so I should probably no longer have a free roam, as I cannot see as well anymore. However, since I came from outside, I would surely miss not being able to go out anymore. I would appreciate a secure balcony in my new home, so I can still feel the sunshine and fresh air and listen to the sounds outside. Who would like to give an elderly lady a new home?

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Hallo, ich bin die Ilse. Ich bin als Fundtier hier ins Tierheim gekommen. Ich bin schon eine ältere Dame und suche deshalb dringend ein Zuhause in dem ich noch meine letzten Jahre in vollen Zügen genießen kann. Ich bin noch etwas schüchtern, aber von vertrauten Personen lasse ich mich schon vorsichtig streicheln. Ich habe Spondylosen in der Brustwirbelsäule. Das kann bei älteren Katzen schon mal vorkommen. Grauen Star habe ich auch, deswegen sollte ich besser kein Freigang mehr bekommen, da ich nicht mehr so gut sehen kann. Da ich aber von draußen komme, würde ich es sicher vermissen, nicht mehr raus zu können. Ich würde mir für mein neues Zuhause einen gesicherten Balkon wünschen, damit ich noch den Sonnenschein und die frische Luft spüren kann und den Geräuschen draußen lauschen kann. Wer möchte einer älteren Dame noch ein Zuhause schenken? Eure Ilse

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Age
Senior · 18 years
Location
🇩🇪Remagen
Shelter
Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen.
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Ilse home

What you'll need for Ilse in week one.

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About Ilse

What life with Ilse looks like

Ilse is a senior cat waiting at Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen. in Remagen.

Senior cats are the gentlest house guests: predictable, mostly silent, and grateful for a sunny windowsill. Older cats often have minor dental or kidney issues — keep an eye on water intake and weight. Many sleep eighteen hours a day and want no part of any drama.

🇩🇪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 Ilse, answered.

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