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Oma

Female · Senior · 11 years

Oma – back with us, this time with her little family. Some cats only cross our paths once. Others disappear from our sight – and suddenly reappear years later. Oma is one of these cats. Her name isn't just a reflection of her age. Her story with us began in 2024. For years, we've been fighting with dedicated locals against the big problem of unspayed, roaming cats in the area where she was found. In 2024, we took in several stray cats from the area – including Oma. She was supposed to start a new chapter. But it soon became clear that someone else was counting on her outside: Oma had just had kittens. So we had no choice but to bring her back so she could continue to care for her kittens. Almost two years passed. On July 9, 2026, Oma's path led her back to us – and this time she didn't come alone. She was taken in as a found animal with Elenora, Emilio, Elias, and Eduard. The four are her at least second litter. And that's why she's called Oma today: Because her story with us already spans a small cat generation, and now, two years later, we get to experience her as a mom again. We don't know how many litters she actually had to raise in her life. One thing is certain: It should be over now. Oma shouldn't have to be responsible for raising kittens again and again outside. Now it's finally time for her to be taken care of. We wish Oma a loving home with people who give her time to settle in and show her how beautiful a cat life can be, where you don't have to worry about raising kittens anymore. After all those years as a free-roaming cat mom, Oma deserves one thing above all: to finally be taken care of herself.

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Oma – zurück bei uns, diesmal mit ihrer kleinen Familie Manche Katzen begegnen uns nur einmal. Andere verschwinden aus unserem Blickfeld – und stehen Jahre später plötzlich wieder vor uns. Oma gehört zu diesen Katzen. Dabei ist ihr Name nicht nur ihrem Alter geschuldet. Ihre Geschichte bei uns begann bereits 2024. Seit Jahren kämpfen wir gemeinsam mit engagierten Anwohnern gegen das große Problem unkastrierter, freilaufender Katzen in dem Fundort. Schon 2024 nahmen wir von der Fundstelle mehrere Fundkatzen auf – darunter auch Oma. Eigentlich sollte damit für sie ein neues Kapitel beginnen. Doch schnell stellte sich heraus, dass draußen noch jemand auf sie angewiesen war: Oma hatte gerade erst Junge bekommen. So blieb uns damals keine andere Möglichkeit, als sie zurückzubringen, damit sie ihre Kitten weiter versorgen konnte. Fast zwei Jahre vergingen. Am 9. Juli 2026 führte ihr Weg Oma erneut zu uns – und dieses Mal kam sie nicht allein. Gemeinsam mit Elenora, Emilio, Elias und Eduard wurde sie als Fundtier aufgenommen. Die vier sind ihr mindestens zweiter Wurf. Und genau deshalb trägt sie heute den Namen Oma: Weil ihre Geschichte bei uns schon eine kleine Katzengeneration zurückreicht und wir sie nun, zwei Jahre später, erneut als Mama erleben. Wie viele Würfe sie in ihrem Leben tatsächlich großziehen musste, wissen wir nicht. Sicher ist nur: Damit soll nun Schluss sein. Oma soll nicht länger dafür verantwortlich sein müssen, draußen immer wieder Kitten großzuziehen. Jetzt darf es endlich einmal um sie gehen. Für Oma wünschen wir uns ein liebevolles Zuhause bei Menschen, die ihr die Zeit geben, anzukommen und ihr zeigen, wie schön ein Katzenleben sein kann, in dem man sich um keinen Nachwuchs mehr kümmern muss. Nach all den Jahren als freilebende Katzenmama hat Oma eines ganz besonders verdient: endlich selbst umsorgt zu werden. Allgemeine Interessentenanfrage:

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇩🇪Ettlingen
Shelter
Tierheim Ettlingen
Living with Oma
  • House-trained
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with cats
Cared for by Tierheim Ettlingen · Ettlingen

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Oma home

What you'll need for Oma 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
    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 Oma

What life with Oma looks like

Oma is a small senior cat waiting at Tierheim Ettlingen in Ettlingen.

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 Oma, answered.

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