How do I contact the shelter about Olivia?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Zürcher Tierschutz handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Olivia on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Olivia if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Zürcher Tierschutz 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 Olivia 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 Olivia 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 Zürcher Tierschutz early rather than rehoming privately; they know Olivia 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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Olivia

Mixed Breed Cat · Female · Young · 2 years

Olivia came to our shelter as a stray cat with her three kittens. When she arrived, she was in poor health and required loving care and medical attention. Fortunately, she has been improving day by day and has developed wonderfully over the past few weeks. Olivia is currently suffering from diarrhea and is therefore on special food. We have largely brought this problem under control and are confident that her health will continue to stabilize. The dear cat lady has won our hearts. She is an extremely affectionate and people-oriented cat who enjoys every attention and likes to demand it loudly. Olivia can hardly get enough petting and likes to accompany her humans through everyday life. If you are looking for a clingy furball that loves close contact with its humans, Olivia is the right one. However, Olivia does not want to share her home with other cats. When we brought her together with a fellow cat, she quickly made it clear that she would rather have her peace. Therefore, we are looking for a home for Olivia where she can be the only princess and enjoy the undivided attention of her humans. We wish Olivia a loving home with quiet, traffic-free outdoor access. So she can explore her surroundings in peace and then come home to collect her well-deserved pets.

DE·Show original

Olivia kam gemeinsam mit ihren drei Welpen als Findelkatze zu uns ins Tierheim. Als sie bei uns ankam, war sie gesundheitlich in keinem guten Zustand und musste zunächst liebevoll aufgepäppelt und medizinisch versorgt werden. Glücklicherweise geht es ihr inzwischen von Tag zu Tag besser und sie hat sich in den vergangenen Wochen wunderbar entwickelt. Aktuell leidet Olivia noch an Durchfall und erhält deshalb Spezialfutter. Auch dieses Problem haben wir inzwischen weitgehend im Griff und wir sind zuversichtlich, dass sich ihr Gesundheitszustand weiter stabilisieren wird. Die liebe Katzendame hat unsere Herzen im Sturm erobert. Sie ist eine ausgesprochen verschmuste und menschenbezogene Kätzin, die jede Aufmerksamkeit geniesst und diese auch gerne lautstark einfordert. Streicheleinheiten kann Olivia kaum genug bekommen und sie begleitet ihre Menschen gerne durch den Alltag. Wer eine anhängliche Samtpfote sucht, die den engen Kontakt zu ihren Menschen liebt, ist bei Olivia genau richtig. Mit anderen Katzen möchte Olivia ihr Zuhause hingegen nicht teilen. Als wir sie bei uns mit einer Artgenossin zusammenführten, machte sie schnell klar, dass sie lieber ihre Ruhe haben möchte. Deshalb suchen wir für Olivia ein Zuhause, in dem sie die einzige Prinzessin sein darf und die ungeteilte Aufmerksamkeit ihrer Menschen geniessen kann. Für Olivia wünschen wir uns ein liebevolles Zuhause mit ruhigem, verkehrsarmem Freigang. So kann sie ihre Umgebung in aller Ruhe erkunden und anschliessend wieder nach Hause kommen, um sich ihre wohlverdienten Streicheleinheiten abzuholen.

Size

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Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇨🇭Zürich (Cantonal)

Shelter

Zürcher Tierschutz

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Bringing Olivia home

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About Olivia

What life with Olivia looks like

Olivia is a young adult mixed breed cat cat waiting at Zürcher Tierschutz in Zürich (Cantonal).

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 Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

Zürich (Cantonal), Switzerland — browse more cats in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Olivia, answered.

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