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Opa Swen

European Shorthair · Male · Senior · 12 years

– back to health status: available Name: Opa Swen Breed: EKH Gender: neutered/neutered Color: spotted with white Age: 12 years Old Friendly with: seeks single residence In July, we reported on the rescue of Opa Swen on social media, Swen had a luxated hind leg and was immobile and undetected for many days. After several days, he managed to drag himself into a garden, where we then secured and brought him to a clinic…. Swen was stabilized and eventually underwent surgery. He received a femoral head excision, and the flesh wounds are healing gradually. The old daredevil Swen has slowly learned to walk again. Now, the senior tomcat is fit and well-rested, confidently striding through the room and over the balcony. We wouldn’t call the brave old man cuddly just yet; he’s more eccentric, but he doesn’t find cuddles entirely unbearable. Swen can’t really handle fellow animals and keeps them at a distance – within his capabilities! Foster home: Who has a heart for our senior tomcat, a spot in the sun in a secure garden or on the balcony would be perfect! Don’t expect a snuggly – but let yourself be surprised if he mutates into one! Contact:.

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– nach Reha wieder rüstig Status: offen Name: Opa Swen Rasse: EKH Geschlecht: männlich/kastriert Farbe: getigert mit weiß Alter: 12 Jahre Verträglich mit: sucht Einzelresidenz Im Juli haben wir in den sozialen Medien über die Rettung von Opa Swen berichtet, Swen hatte das Hinterbein luxiert und war lange bewegungsunfähig und unentdeckt. Nach vielen Tagen konnte er sich in einen Garten schleppen, wo er dann von uns gesichert und in eine Klinik gebracht wurde…. Swen wurde stabilisiert und er konnte schließlich operiert werden. Er hat eine Femurkopfresektion bekommen, die Fleischwunden heilen nach und nach ab und der alte Haudegen Swen hat langsam wieder laufen gelernt. Nun ist der Seniorenkater soweit wieder fit und gut erholt und marschiert selbstsicher durchs Zimmer und über den Balkon. Als verschmust würden wir den tapferen Opa nicht (noch nicht) bezeichnen eher als verschroben, denn so ganz schrecklich findet er Streicheleinheiten nicht. Lediglich mit Artgenossen kann Swen nicht viel anfangen und er hält sie definitiv auf Abstand – im Rahmen seiner Möglichkeiten! Wunschzuhause: Wer hat ein Herz für unseren Seniorkater, ein Platz an der Sonne im gesicherten Garten oder Balkon wäre perfekt! Erwarten Sie keinen Schmusetiger – aber lassen Sie sich überraschen, falls er doch noch zu einem mutiert! Kontakt: Anja Kalisch,

Size
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein 7 Gebirge e.V. — Orscheider Hof
Living with Opa Swen
  • Neutered
Cared for by Tierschutzverein 7 Gebirge e.V. — Orscheider Hof · GermanyLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Opa Swen home

What you'll need for Opa Swen 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
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    Covered Litter Box

    Privacy reduces stress in week one. Get one size up from what you'd think.

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    €25–45
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    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    €10–18
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    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 Opa Swen

What life with Opa Swen looks like

Opa Swen is a senior european shorthair cat waiting at Tierschutzverein 7 Gebirge e.V. — Orscheider Hof in Germany.

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 Opa Swen, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Opa Swen?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierschutzverein 7 Gebirge e.V. — Orscheider Hof handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Opa Swen on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Opa Swen if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierschutzverein 7 Gebirge e.V. — Orscheider Hof 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 Opa Swen 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 Opa Swen 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 Tierschutzverein 7 Gebirge e.V. — Orscheider Hof early rather than rehoming privately; they know Opa Swen 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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