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Lunja

Female · Senior · 16 years

We’re sorry that the photos only show Lunja’s lovely little head. The sweet lady simply refused to be persuaded to leave her scratching post. Lunja came to us because her owner passed away, and no one in his circle was willing to take the cat in. She’s a bit reserved but very affectionate—and at fifteen years old, she’s in the prime of her feline life. It would be wonderful if she could find a home very soon, as other cats aren’t really her thing, and unfortunately here at our facility she has to share her room with fellow felines. We’d love for her to have a home with later outdoor access in a low-traffic area, as well as lots of loving hands to pet her. If you’re interested in adopting Lunja, please send us a detailed email.

DE·Show original

Es tut uns leid, dass auf den Fotos nur Lunjas hübsches Köpfchen zu sehen ist. Die hübsche Dame wollte sich einfach nicht dazu überreden lassen, ihren Kratzbaum zu verlassen. Lunja kam zu uns, weil ihr Besitzer verstarb und sich niemand aus seinem Umfeld bereit erklärte, die Katze zu übernehmen. Sie ist etwas zurückhaltend, aber sehr lieb und mit fünfzehn Jahren im besten Katzenalter. Es wäre toll, wenn sie ganz bald ein Zuhause fände, denn andere Katzen sind nicht so ihr Ding und bei uns muss sie ihr Zimmer leider mit Artgenossen teilen. Wir wünschen uns für sie ein Zuhause mit späterem Freigang in einer verkehrsberuhigten Gegend und viele Hände, die sie streicheln. Wenn Sie sich für die Adoption von Lunja interessieren, schreiben Sie uns bitte eine ausführliche E-Mail.

Size
Age
Senior · 16 years
Location
🇩🇪Bergheim
Shelter
Tierheim Bergheim
Living with Lunja
  • Good with cats
Cared for by Tierheim Bergheim · Bergheim

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Lunja home

What you'll need for Lunja 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 Lunja

What life with Lunja looks like

Lunja is a senior cat waiting at Tierheim Bergheim in Bergheim.

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 Lunja, answered.

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