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Nuckel

European Shorthair · Male · Senior · 12 years

Hello, you two-legged friends—I’m the sweet little Nuckel! With a heavy heart, my owner had to give me up to the animal shelter because, for health reasons, she could no longer care for me as much as she’d like. Now I’m hoping that I’ll once again be lucky enough to find a loving home. I’m more of a shy cat and need some time to build trust. But if you give me the peace and quiet I need, I’ll definitely warm up to you and show you just how sweet a guy I am. In my previous home, I enjoyed supervised outdoor access—and I’d really hate to give that up in the future. After all, there’s hardly anything better than leisurely strolling through meadows, exploring my surroundings, and soaking up the sun. Since I’m now part of the senior cat population, I’d love a calm household without small children, where I can spend my golden years in peace and relaxation. I’m rather reserved around other cats and tend to be quite submissive. So it would be great if an existing feline companion were also calm and friendly and wouldn’t overwhelm me too much. After all, I get along wonderfully with the laid-back cats and tomcats here at the cat house. If you’d like to give a sweet, shy fellow like me a few more wonderful years, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with my caregivers. I’m looking forward to meeting you! Your Nuckel

DE·Show original

Hallo ihr Zweibeiner, ich bin der süße Nuckel! Schweren Herzens musste mich meine Besitzerin im Tierheim abgeben, da sie sich aus gesundheitlichen Gründen nicht mehr so um mich kümmern konnte, wie sie es sich gewünscht hätte. Nun hoffe ich, dass ich noch einmal das Glück habe, ein liebevolles Zuhause zu finden. Ich bin eher ein schüchterner Kater und brauche etwas Zeit, um Vertrauen zu fassen. Wenn ihr mir die Ruhe gebt, die ich brauche, werde ich bestimmt auftauen und euch zeigen, was für ein lieber Kerl ich bin. In meinem bisherigen Zuhause durfte ich gesicherten Freigang genießen, und darauf möchte ich auch in Zukunft nur ungern verzichten. Es gibt schließlich kaum etwas Schöneres, als gemütlich durch die Wiesen zu streifen, die Umgebung zu erkunden und die Sonne zu genießen.Da ich inzwischen zum älteren Semester gehöre, wünsche ich mir einen ruhigen Haushalt ohne kleine Kinder, in dem ich meinen Lebensabend entspannt verbringen kann. Mit anderen Katzen bin ich eher zurückhaltend und zeige mich recht unterwürfig. Deshalb wäre es schön, wenn eine bereits vorhandene Samtpfote ebenfalls ruhig und freundlich ist und mich nicht zu sehr bedrängt. Mit den gelassenen Katzen und Katern hier im Katzenhaus komme ich nämlich gut zurecht. Wenn ihr einem lieben, schüchternen Kerlchen wie mir noch ein paar schöne Jahre schenken möchtet, dann meldet euch gerne bei meinen Pflegern. Ich freue mich darauf, euch kennenzulernen! Euer Nuckel

Size
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇩🇪Remagen
Shelter
Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen.
Living with Nuckel
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen. · RemagenLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Nuckel home

What you'll need for Nuckel 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 Nuckel

What life with Nuckel looks like

Nuckel is a senior european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen. in Remagen.

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 Nuckel, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Nuckel?
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 Nuckel on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Nuckel 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 Nuckel 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 Nuckel 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 Nuckel 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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