How do I contact the shelter about Mister Monk?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Mister Monk on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Mister Monk if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen. 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 Mister Monk 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.

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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Mister Monk

Male · Young · 3 years

Dear animal shelter staff, unfortunately, I had to let Mister Monk cross the rainbow bridge on December 18, 2023. He had a rather large liver tumor diagnosed by the vet in September 2023. For a few days now, he hasn't eaten anything. He would eat 1-2 pieces of cooked chicken and a little goat fresh cheese. He seemed hungry, but no matter what I put in front of him, he hardly ate anything. The vet said he was severely emaciated and the big belly was now full of tumors. It was simply time for him to go. He went over the rainbow bridge with his head in my hand, very calmly and relaxed. Mister Monk (and the name fit him perfectly) was the coolest sock I ever had to care for. He more or less ignored the tomcat and the neighborhood dog and never provoked them. He would sit on the sofa with me at the end and watch TV. His "sister," Bibi, he accepted, and occasionally there would be a nose nudge, but not often. Mister Monk did not come to bed. Only in the morning, to remind me (of course, before the alarm) that it was now—exactly now—he was hungry and needed something to eat right away because he would otherwise (of course) starve to death. He could tell a lot of stories, but most of the time, it sounded more like he was yelling at me. "GO FEED ME!" or "Why is the door still closed when I've been standing here for at least 3 seconds?" Otherwise, he was always in my vicinity when I was at home (and with home office, I was at home a lot). When I actually dared to stay overnight at a friend's place, he hardly left my side. Every few minutes, he had to make sure I was still there. The computer was his enemy. I had sat and worked for hours without pausing to pet him. He had the talent to climb over the keyboard and hit the exact keys that would shut down the device...? When I was away for a while on vacation, he quickly accepted "the cat caretaker" Waltraud, who gave him food. She was allowed to pet and stroke him. We will miss him deeply (Bibi is looking for him at the moment) and never forget. Thank you for letting me give Mister Monk a few more beautiful years. Many loving and sad greetings G.G.

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Liebe Tierheim-Mitarbeiter, leider musste ich am18.12.2023 Mister Monk über die Regenbogenbrücke gehen lassen. Er hatte nach Diagnose des Tierarztes im September 2023 einen recht großen Leber-Tumor. Seit ein paar Tagen hat er gar nicht mehr gefressen. 1 -2 Stücke gekochtes Hühnchen und ein bisschen Ziegenfrischkäse. Er schien Hunger zu haben, aber egal, was ich ihm vorgesetzt habe, gefressen hat er (so gut wie) nichts. Der Tierarzt meinte, er wäre total abgemagert und der dicke Bauch wäre inzwischen voller Tumore. Es wäre einfach an der Zeit für ihn, zu gehen. Er konnte mit seinem Köpfchen in meiner Hand ganz ruhig und entspannt über die Regenbrücke gehen. Mister Monk (und das Mister passte hervorragend zu ihm) war die coolste Socke, die ich je betreuen durfte.? Er hat die Kater und den Nachbarhund in der Umgebung mehr oder weniger ignoriert und sich auch nicht provozieren lassen. Gerne hat er zum Schluss neben mir auf dem Sofa gesessen und TV geguckt. Seine "Schwester" Bibi hat er akzeptiert und hin und wieder gab es einen Nasenstupser, mehr aber eigentlich nie. Ins Bett kam Mister Monk nicht. Nur morgens, um mich (natürlich vor dem Wecker) daran zu erinnern, dass er jetzt - und zwar genau jetzt! - Hunger hat und SOFORT etwas zu fressen benötigt, weil er sonst (natürlich) elendig verhungern würde ?. Er konnte viel erzählen, meistens klang es allerdings eher, als würde er mich anbrüllen. "Los FUTTER!" oder "Wieso ist die Tür noch nicht auf, obwohl ich schon mind. 3 Sekunden davor stehe?" Ansonsten war er immer in meiner Nähe, wenn ich zuhause war (und durch Homeoffice war ich viel zuhause). Wenn ich mich tatsächlich mal erdreistet habe, bei einer Freundin zu übernachten, ist er danach kaum von meiner Seite gewichen. Alle paar Minuten musste er sichergehen, dass ich noch da bin. Der Computer war sein Feind. Da habe ich ja stundenlang gesessen und gearbeitet und ihn nicht pausenlos gestreichelt. Er hatte das Talent, über die Tastatur zu klettern und genau die richtigen Tasten zu treffen, die das Gerät herunter gefahren haben.... ? War ich mal eine Weile in Urlaub, hat er die "Katzenbetreuerin" Waltraud schnell akzeptiert, sie hat ihm ja Futter gegeben. Sie durfte ihn auch anfassen und streicheln. Wir werden ihn schmerzlich vermissen (Bibi sucht ihn im Moment) und niemals vergessen. Danke, dass ich Mister Monk noch ein paar schöne Jahre schenken durfte. Viele liebe und traurige Grüße G.G.

Size

Large

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇩🇪Remagen

Shelter

Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen.

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Mister Monk is a large young adult cat waiting at Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen. in Remagen.

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. 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 Mister Monk, answered.

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