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Marilino

European Shorthair · Unknown · Adult · 9 years

Marilino, a street cat, was the victim of a car accident in early April. The driver failed to stop to check on the injured animal. The severely injured stray cat dragged himself into the bushes at the roadside with his last strength and waited for death. Thankfully, he was found by attentive people who brought him to L.I.D.A. He had to be taken to the animal clinic immediately as he suffered a severe facial trauma and had lost his sight in his left eye due to numerous fractures. Marilino has been slowly recovering over the past few months. For a street cat, he is already quite old - he is estimated to be 10 years old. When he was castrated, fate struck again: Marilino tested positive for FeLV. The fact that he was able to live with this virus for so long shows what a fighter he is. Marilino is very grateful to the people who helped him and has become very affectionate in the animal shelter. However, since his life clock is ticking loudly and he should not expect his end there, the dear cat is now one of our most urgent emergencies. I am now looking for a foster home or a forever home for Marilino as soon as possible. He can also be kept as a single cat if there is no FeLV WG for him to join. Peace, tranquility, and a warm bed are already paradise for our dear senior, who never had it. The cat is microchipped, neutered, and vaccinated against rabies and cat flu/distemper before departure. I look forward to calls or emails and all serious inquiries for Marilino and hope he can travel soon.

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Anfang April wurde Marilino Opfer eines Zusammenpralls mit einem Auto. Der Fahrer hat nicht angehalten, um nach dem verletzten Tier zu sehen. Der schwer verletzte Streuner-Kater schleppte sich mit letzter Kraft noch ins Gebüsch am Straßenrand und wartete auf den Tod. Gott sei Dank wurde er noch von aufmerksamen Menschen gefunden, die ihn in die L.I.D.A. brachten. Er musste sofort in die Tierklinik, denn er hatte ein schweres Gesichtstrauma erlitten und neben der zahlreichen Frakturen auch das Sehvermögen auf seinem linken Auge verloren . Marilino hat sich in den letzten Monaten Schritt für Schritt zurückgekämpft ins Leben. Für eine Straßenkatze hat er bereits ein relativ hohes Alter – er wird auf 10 Jahre geschätzt. Als er kastriert werden konnte, s chlug das Schicksal noch mal zu: Marilino ist FeLV positiv . Die Tatsache, dass er mit diesem Virus bereits so alt werden konnte, zeigt wiederum, was für eine Kämpfernatur er ist. Marilino ist den Menschen sehr dankbar, die ihm geholfen haben und ist im Tierheim sehr zutraulich geworden . Da seine Lebensuhr aber laut tickt und er dort nicht sein Ende erwarten soll, ist der liebe Schatz nun einer unserer dringlichsten Notfälle. Für Marilino suche ich nun baldmöglichst eine Pflegestelle oder ein Endzuhause . Er kann auch gerne als Einzelkatze gehalten werden, wenn sich keine FeLV-WG findet, in die er einziehen kann. Ruhe, Frieden und ein warmes Körbchen sind für unseren lieben Senior schon das Paradies, das er nie hatte. Der Kater ist gechippt, kastriert, und bei Ausreise gegen Tollwut , Katzenschnupfen/-seuche geimpft. Ich freue mich über Anrufe oder Emails und alle ernst gemeinten Anfragen für Marilino und wünsche mir, dass er schon bald ausreisen darf.

Size
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Age
Adult · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
PfotenFreunde Sardinien e.V.
Living with Marilino
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by PfotenFreunde Sardinien e.V. · GermanyLearn about European Shorthair →

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Bringing Marilino home

What you'll need for Marilino in week one.

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About Marilino

What life with Marilino looks like

Marilino is an adult european shorthair cat waiting at PfotenFreunde Sardinien e.V. in Germany.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Marilino, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Marilino?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. PfotenFreunde Sardinien e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Marilino on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Marilino if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — PfotenFreunde Sardinien 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Marilino 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 Marilino 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 PfotenFreunde Sardinien e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Marilino 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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