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Noel

European Shorthair · Male · Senior · 12 years

Noel came to us because his owner had to go to the hospital. Unfortunately, he was no longer able to care for him afterwards and gave him up to us. Noel is a sweet cat who likes to cuddle sometimes. Since he contracted ringworm here and we had to bathe him several times a week, he has unfortunately become very skeptical of us and only wants to cuddle with us rarely. We are currently waiting for the negative result in the station, which is why Noel cannot be visited yet. However, we are already taking interested parties for him so that he can move out as soon as possible. The result should come in the next few days. Noel has a problem with his eyes. Unfortunately, he reacts to any eye drops or ointments. The current suspicion is that it is a herpes virus that is bothering him with his eyes. However, the swab test was negative. But this does not always mean something. He currently receives tablets that push back viruses and we hope that it will get better under them. Noel had slightly elevated sugar levels. Since then he has been on diabetic food and his values are within the normal range. The blood values should be checked about every 8-10 months. At the moment, however, it does not look like he will have to be injected with insulin soon.

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Noel kam zu uns, weil sein Halter ins Krankenhaus kam. Leider war er danach nicht mehr in der Lage sich um ihn zu kümmern und trat ihn an uns ab. Noel ist ein lieber Kater, der gerne auch mal kuschelt. Da er sich hier an einem Hautpilz angesteckt hatte und wir ihn mehrmals die Woche baden mussten, ist er uns gegenüber leider sehr skeptisch geworden und möchte nur noch selten mit uns kuscheln. Momentan warten wir in der Station noch auf das negative Ergebnis, weshalb man Noel noch nicht besuchen kommen kann. Wir nehmen allerdings schon Interessenten für ihn an, damit er möglichst schnell danach ausziehen kann. Das Ergebnis sollte in den nächsten Tagen kommen. Noel hat ein Problem an den Augen. Er reagiert aber leider auf jegliche Augentropfen bzw. -salben. Die Vermutung momentan ist, dass es ein Herpesvirus ist, was ihn an den Augen beschäftigt. Die Tupferprobe war allerdings negativ. Das muss aber nicht immer was heißen. Er bekommt zurzeit Tabletten, die Viren zurückdrängen und wir hoffen, dass es darunter besser wird. Noel hatte leicht erhöhte Zuckerwerte. Er bekommt seitdem Diabetesfutter und damit sind seine Werte im Normbereich. Die Blutwerte sollten ca. alle 8-10 Monate kontrolliert werden. Momentan sieht es aber nicht danach aus, dass er bald mit Insulin gespritzt werden muss.

Size
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇩🇪Köln
Shelter
Kolner Tierschutzverein
Cared for by Kolner Tierschutzverein · KölnLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Noel home

What you'll need for Noel in week one.

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  1. 01
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  2. 02

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About Noel

What life with Noel looks like

Noel is a senior european shorthair cat waiting at Kolner Tierschutzverein in Köln.

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 Noel, answered.

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