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Opa

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 18 years

Name: Rufus Alter: 18+Rasse: Europ. Kurzhaar Geschlecht: m. Kastriert: NeinIm Tierheim seit: 12.05.2026 Rufus ist ein super lieber verschmuster Kater, der absolut auf Essen abfährt. Er ist auf mindestens 18 Jahre geschätzt und sehr menschenbezogen. Seine Blutwerte sind soweit in Ordnung. Momentan bekommt er noch Cortison gegen eine Entzündung im Bauchraum, aber das hat sich schon sehr verbessert. Aus diesem Grund bekommt er im Moment auch sensitive Futter. Jetzt, wo gesundheitlich bei unserem lebensfreudigen Opi alles klar ist, suchen wir für ihn noch ein Zuhause für seine restliche Zeit. Aufgrund des hohen Alters haben wir ihm die Kastration erspart. Er sollte unter anderem, deshalb auch nur als Wohnungskatze gehalten werden, gerne mit gesichertem Freigang, aber nicht voraussetzend. Wir sind uns sicher Rufus würde sich über alles freuen, hauptsache fürsorgliche Eltern und ganz viel Essen. Wer Interesse oder weitere Fragen über Rufus hat, darf sich gerne im Tierheim von Mo-Fr von 8-17 Uhr unter melden. Rufus freut sich auf euren Anruf!

Size
Age
Senior · 18 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Hersbrucker Tierheim
Living with Opa
  • Neutered
Cared for by Hersbrucker Tierheim · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Opa home

What you'll need for Opa 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 Opa

What life with Opa looks like

Opa is a senior mixed breed cat waiting at Hersbrucker Tierheim.

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 Opa, answered.

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