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Adopt Lydia

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 12 years

Lydia comes from the same dissolved animal protection group as nine other cats. Lydia would like a new home in a quiet household with a connected balcony. Lydia is a nice cat who enjoys being petted and is grateful for any attention. Due to a kidney disease, she receives medication once a day, which she easily accepts. Despite her poor kidney values, she is doing quite well, she is agile and curious. Possible, also alone.

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Lydia stammt aus derselben aufgelösten Tierschutzgruppe wie neun weitere Katzen. Lydia würde sich ein neues Zuhause in einem ruhigen Haushalt mit vernetztem Balkon wünschen. Lydia ist eine nette Katze, die sich gerne streicheln lässt und für jede Aufmerksamkeit dankbar ist. Aufgrund einer Nierenkrankheit bekommt sie einmal täglich ein Medikament, was sie problemlos annimmt. Ihr geht es trotz der schlechten Nierenwerte ganz gut, sie ist agil und neugierig. möglich, gerne auch alleine

Size
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Katzenschutzverein Karlsruhe e.V.
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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Lydia home

What you'll need for Lydia in week one.

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  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
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    Covered Litter Box

    Privacy reduces stress in week one. Get one size up from what you'd think.

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    €25–45
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    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
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    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 Lydia

What life with Lydia looks like

Lydia is a senior mixed breed cat waiting at Katzenschutzverein Karlsruhe e.V. in Germany.

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 Lydia, answered.

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