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Laila

Mixed Breed · Male

Unfortunately, Laila is no longer getting along with the other cats in the household and has left, as cats sometimes do. The beautiful grandmother cat with wonderful big eyes is still fit, healthy, and has not lost her youthful appearance. Our soft-pawed cat is now looking for a quiet, cozy home with understanding people who have some knowledge of cats and respect her independent personality. She needs a single place in a rural area, with the possibility of returning home at any time from her beloved outdoor access. The wise Laila is a content, very charming female cat who sometimes accompanies her primary caregiver on small walks. A garden would be ideal as a retirement place. Laila remains with the owner and is cared for daily by an volunteer cat friend of Tierhilfe Franken.

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Laila kommt leider mit den im Haushalt lebenden Katern nicht mehr klar und ist, wie es Katzen manchmal tun, ausgezogen. Die hübsche Katzen-Omi mit den wunderbaren großen Augen ist noch fit, gesund und hat bis jetzt ihr jugendliches Aussehen nicht verloren. Unsere Samtpfote sucht nun ein ruhiges, gemütliches Zuhause bei einfühlsamen Menschen, die etwas Katzenverstand besitzen und ihre eigenständige Persönlichkeit respektieren. Sie benötigt einen Einzelplatz in ländlicher Gegend, mit der Möglichkeit jederzeit von ihrem geliebten Freigang nach Hause kommen zu können. Die kluge Laila ist eine genügsame, ganz bezaubernde Katzendame, die ihre Bezugsperson auch manchmal auf kleinen Spaziergängen begleitet. Als Altersruhesitz wäre natürlich ein Garten sehr schön. Laila bleibt beim Besitzer und wird von einer ehrenamtlichen Katzenfreundin der Tierhilfe Franken täglich betreut.

Size
Small
Age
Location
🇩🇪Lauf
Shelter
Tierhilfe Franken e.V.
Cared for by Tierhilfe Franken e.V. · LaufLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Laila home

What you'll need for Laila 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 Laila

What life with Laila looks like

Laila is a small adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierhilfe Franken e.V. in Lauf.

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 Laila, answered.

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