How do I contact the shelter about Journey?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Ludwigshafen handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Journey on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Journey if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Ludwigshafen 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 Journey 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 Journey 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 Ludwigshafen early rather than rehoming privately; they know Journey 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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Journey

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 7 years

Journey – Walking the Path to a New Life Together Our beautiful tortoiseshell cat, Journey (born around 2019), is searching for a very special home—a place where she can find peace, build trust, and begin her journey into a new life. Journey is a very cuddly and curious cat who thoroughly enjoys being close to her people. At the same time, she has her own mind and isn’t afraid to show when something doesn’t suit her. Yet, she always remains fair: rather than resorting to scratching, she prefers to let out a gentle hiss to make it clear that she’d like some quiet time right now. Unfortunately, Journey suffers from kidney insufficiency. She’s currently receiving medication as well as a special kidney-friendly diet and still needs further recovery time. We’re happy to provide interested parties with detailed information about her condition, her current treatment, and what to watch out for in the future. For Journey, we’d like to find a calm home with exclusively indoor living, where she can enjoy undivided attention as an only cat. People with a bit of patience and understanding will find in her a loving companion who repays every act of care with affection. Journey isn’t looking for perfection—she’s looking for people who’ll show her that even with a chronic illness, a happy and fulfilling cat life is entirely possible. Would you like to accompany Journey on her journey ahead? If you’d like to get to know her better, please click the “Request Cat” button and fill out the online form completely. This way, we’ll receive all the relevant information in advance for our initial conversation.

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Journey – Gemeinsam den Weg in ein neues Leben gehen Unsere wunderschöne Schildpattkatze Journey (geb. ca. 2019) ist auf der Suche nach einem ganz besonderen Zuhause – einem Ort, an dem sie zur Ruhe kommen, Vertrauen fassen und ihre Reise in ein neues Leben beginnen darf. Journey ist eine sehr verschmuste und neugierige Katze, die die Nähe zu ihren Menschen genießt. Gleichzeitig hat sie ihren eigenen Kopf und zeigt durchaus, wenn ihr etwas nicht gefällt. Dabei bleibt sie jedoch stets fair: Statt die Krallen sprechen zu lassen, macht sie lieber mit einem Fauchen deutlich, dass sie gerade ihre Ruhe möchte. Leider leidet Journey an einer Niereninsuffizienz. Sie erhält derzeit Medikamente sowie ein spezielles Nierenfutter und muss sich zunächst noch weiter erholen. Gerne informieren wir Interessenten ausführlich über ihre Erkrankung, die aktuelle Behandlung und darüber, worauf in Zukunft zu achten ist. Für Journey wünschen wir uns ein ruhiges Zuhause in reiner Wohnungshaltung, in dem sie als Einzelkatze die ungeteilte Aufmerksamkeit ihrer Menschen genießen darf. Menschen mit etwas Geduld und Verständnis werden in ihr eine liebevolle Begleiterin finden, die jede Fürsorge mit Zuneigung belohnt. Journey sucht keine Perfektion – sie sucht Menschen, die ihr zeigen, dass auch mit einer chronischen Erkrankung ein glückliches und erfülltes Katzenleben möglich ist. Möchten Sie Journey auf ihrem weiteren Weg begleiten? Wenn Sie sie kennenlernen möchten, klicken Sie bitte auf den Button „Katze anfragen“ und füllen Sie das Online-Formular vollständig aus. So erhalten wir vorab alle relevanten Informationen für ein erstes Gespräch.

Size

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Age

Adult · 7 years

Location

🇩🇪Ludwigshafen/Rheim

Shelter

Tierheim Ludwigshafen

Living with Journey

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✓Microchipped
✕Good with cats

Cared for by Tierheim Ludwigshafen · Ludwigshafen/Rheim Learn about European Shorthair →

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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Journey home

What you'll need for Journey in week one.

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About Journey

What life with Journey looks like

Journey is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Ludwigshafen in Ludwigshafen/Rheim.

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.

Ludwigshafen/Rheim, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Journey, answered.

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