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Olinde

European Shorthair · Female · Senior · 20 years

I’m Olinde… and I’m looking for a loving, gentle home with people who have plenty of time and a big heart—people who, despite my age and some health challenges, would still like to give me a wonderful life. With my affectionate and cuddly nature, I’ll show you just how much I appreciate it every single day. Here’s the story about me: I was found in a very emaciated condition. Now, more than anything, I long for a peaceful place where I can spend my golden years feeling safe and secure. I’m diabetic and need to receive insulin injections twice daily, at 12-hour intervals. I manage this beautifully! Additionally, it’s important that a daily blood-sugar profile be drawn up at least once a month to ensure my blood sugar levels are optimally adjusted. Of course, my caregivers will provide you with detailed advice on this—rest assured, we’ll handle it together just fine. I’m also a chronic sneezer, which usually shows up as occasional mild sneezing. Due to my age, I move a bit slower and feel stiffer now, so I’d really appreciate little aids to help me get around comfortably and reach my favorite spots without any trouble. To make movement easier for me, I receive pain relief medication once a day. At the animal shelter, I’ve shown myself to be a very loving and cuddly cat. Because of my age-related aches and pains, it’s possible that I might gently nip if something becomes uncomfortable—for example, when being brushed or when touched in sensitive areas. So please respect my signals. What I’m hoping for is… a quiet household without children, where I can enjoy all the attention as an only cat. I’ll only be rehomed indoors, and I’d love having a secured balcony or at least a well-protected window so I can enjoy fresh air and keep an eye on my surroundings. May I find true happiness with you again? If you’re interested, please get in touch via the inquiry form below or by sending a meaningful email to .

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Ich bin Olinde … und suche ein liebevolles Gnadenplätzchen bei Menschen mit viel Zeit und einem großen Herzen, die ihr trotz meines Alters und gesundheitlicher Baustellen noch eine wunderschöne Zeit schenken möchten. Mit meiner liebevollen und verschmusten Art werde ich es dir jeden Tag aufs Neue danken. Das bin ich: Ich wurde gefunden und war stark abgemagert. Jetzt wünsche ich mir nichts sehnlicher als einen ruhigen Ort, an dem ich meinen Lebensabend in Geborgenheit verbringen darf. Ich bin Diabetikerin und brauche zweimal täglich meine Insulinspritze, im 12-Stunden-Abstand. Das mache ich ganz toll mit. Außerdem sollte mindestens einmal im Monat ein Tagesprofil erstellt werden, um meinen Blutzucker optimal einzustellen. Dazu beraten euch meine Tierpfleger:innen natürlich ausführlich – das kriegen wir gemeinsam gut hin, versprochen. Ich bin außerdem Dauerschnupferin, was sich bei mir hauptsächlich durch gelegentliches leichtes Niesen bemerkbar macht. Altersbedingt bewege ich mich schon etwas langsamer und steifer, und ich freue mich sehr über kleine Aufstiegshilfen, damit ich meine Lieblingsplätze weiter bequem erreichen kann. Um mir die Bewegung zu erleichtern, bekomme ich einmal täglich Schmerzmittel. Hier im Tierheim zeige ich mich als sehr liebevolle und verschmuste Katze. Aufgrund meiner altersbedingten Schmerzen kann es vorkommen, dass ich mal zwicke, wenn mir etwas unangenehm wird – beispielsweise beim Bürsten oder wenn ich an empfindlichen Stellen berührt werde. Meine Signale sollten deshalb respektiert werden. Ich wünsche mir … einen ruhigen Haushalt ohne Kinder, in dem ich als Einzelkatze alle Aufmerksamkeit genießen darf. Ich werde nur in Wohnungshaltung vermittelt und würde mich über einen gesicherten Balkon oder zumindest ein gut gesichertes Fenster freuen, damit ich frische Luft genießen und meine Umgebung beobachten kann. Darf ich bei dir/euch nochmal richtig glücklich sein? Melde dich bei Interesse über das Anfrageformular unten oder mit einer aussagekräftigen E-Mail an .

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 20 years
Location
🇩🇪Berlin
Shelter
Tierheim Berlin
Living with Olinde
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Berlin · BerlinLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Olinde home

What you'll need for Olinde 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 Olinde

What life with Olinde looks like

Olinde is a large senior european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Berlin in Berlin.

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 Olinde, answered.

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