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Leftie

Male · Senior · 18 years

Friendly and confident - needs cat-experienced owners - only placed in a quiet home without children or other animals - house-trained At 18 years old, poor Leftie has had quite a bit to go through: he lost his home and came to us at the shelter. Now we are looking for a caring home where Leftie can spend his golden years. Although Leftie is already a senior, he should not be underestimated. When he wants to, he is a friendly little guy who lets himself be petted - but if he doesn't want to, he makes it clear. A quiet home without children or other animals is just right for him, so he doesn't get "excited", but can arrive in peace and gain trust. Cat-experienced people are a must for Leftie, as in the past there were situations where he saw himself as a "protector" of his owners and reacted accordingly to other people.

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- freundlich und selbstbewusst - braucht katzenerfahrene Halter*innen - wird nur in ein ruhiges Zuhause ohne Kinder oder andere Tiere vermittelt - stubenrein Mit seinen 18 Jahren musste der arme Leftie noch ganz schön was durchmachen: Er verlor sein Zuhause und kam zu uns ins Tierheim. Nun suchen wir ein fürsorgliches Zuhause, in dem Leftie seinen Lebensabend verbringen kann. Obwohl es sich bei Leftie schon um einen Senior handelt, sollte er nicht unterschätzt werden. Wenn er möchte, ist er ein freundlicher kleiner Kerl, der sich auch mal streicheln lässt – wenn er nicht möchte, macht er das jedoch auch deutlich. Ein ruhiges Zuhause ohne Kinder oder andere Tiere ist genau das Richtige für ihn, damit er sich nicht „hochputscht“, sondern in Ruhe ankommen und Vertrauen fassen kann. Katzenerfahrene Menschen sind ein Muss für Leftie, da es in der Vergangenheit zu Situationen kam, in der er sich als „Beschützer“ seiner Halter*innen ansah und dementsprechend auf andere Menschen reagierte.

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 18 years
Location
🇩🇪Hamburg
Shelter
Tierheim Hamburg
Living with Leftie
  • ✓House-trained
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Hamburg · Hamburg

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Leftie home

What you'll need for Leftie 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 Leftie

What life with Leftie looks like

Leftie is a small senior cat waiting at Tierheim Hamburg in Hamburg.

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.

Hamburg, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Leftie, answered.

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