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Nele

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 9 years

Rehoming help! Nele, the 18-year-old senior, is looking for a forever home. Her owner passed away over 1.5 years ago, and during this time, Nele lived mostly alone and was cared for. Currently, she is in a foster home. Although Nele is a senior, she still likes to play and is more active than one would expect for her age. She is friendly and enjoys being close to people and sometimes gets a gentle rub. Due to a thyroid overfunction, she is currently on medication and will need to continue taking it.

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Vermittlungshilfe! Nele, die 18 jährige Seniorin, sucht ein für immer zu Hause. Ihre Besitzerin verstarb vor 1 1/2 Jahren und Nele lebte in dieser Zeit ziemlich allein dort und wurde versorgt. Aktuell befindet sie sich in einer Pflegestelle. Nele ist zwar eine Senorin aber spielt noch gern und ist aktiver, als man es in ihrem Alter erwarten würde. Sie ist zutraulich und gern in der Nähe des Menschens und erhält gerne mal eine Kraueleinheit. Aktuell wird sie aufgrund einer Schilddrüsenüberfunktion medikamentös eingestellt und wird diese auch Medikamente auch weiterhin erhalten müssen. Für Nele

Size
Age
Adult · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Rüdersdorf bei Berlin
Shelter
Meine Katzenstation
Cared for by Meine Katzenstation · Rüdersdorf bei BerlinLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Nele home

What you'll need for Nele 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
  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
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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 Nele

What life with Nele looks like

Nele is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Meine Katzenstation in Rüdersdorf bei Berlin.

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.

Rüdersdorf bei Berlin, Germany browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Nele, answered.

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