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Ophelia

Unknown · Senior · 14 years

Our sweet yellow-bellied slider turtle Ophelia (born around 2012) swam for several weeks in the small lake near the Festival Hall. When she finally came ashore, she could be caught. Ophelia is an exceptionally loving and trusting girl, she has no fear of humans, and you will never hear a hiss from her. Turtle lovers will find great joy in her.

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Unsere süße Gelbwangen Wasserschildkröte Ophelia (geb. ca. 2012) schwamm mehrere Wochen im kleinen See am Festspielhaus. Als sie mal endlich auch an Land kam, konnte sie eingefangen werden. Ophelia ist eine ausgesprochen liebes und zutrauliches Mädel, hat keinerlei Scheu vor Menschen, nie ist ein Faucher von ihr zu hören. Schildkröten Liebhaber werden sehr viel Freude an ihr haben.

Size
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Age
Senior · 14 years
Location
🇩🇪Baden-Baden
Shelter
Tierheim Baden-Baden
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Bringing Ophelia home

What you'll need for Ophelia 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
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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
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

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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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About Ophelia

What life with Ophelia looks like

Ophelia is a senior cat waiting at Tierheim Baden-Baden in Baden-Baden.

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.

Baden-Baden, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ophelia, answered.

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