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Ralf

European Shorthair · Male

Ralf & Sheyla - Two hearts that would love to move out together ❤️ Sometimes connections form in the shelter that you would rather not break. Ralf and Sheyla like each other very much - and that's why we would be thrilled if the two of them found their home together. Ralf is just a really sweet, kind and relaxed guy. ❤️ He is compatible, wonderful with people and belongs to the more laid-back group: calm, relaxed and pleasantly uncomplicated. Sheyla brings a bit more energy to the combination as a young cat. 😄 She is sweet, playful and people-oriented and still has a lot of fun discovering the world. And somehow they complement each other quite nicely: the relaxed Ralf and the young, playful Sheyla. ❤️ Small children are also welcome to join their future family. 🌿If Ralf and Sheyla move out together, we wish them a home with outdoor access in a suitable environment. Outdoor access is generally provided for Ralf. If Sheyla is rehomed without Ralf, apartment living with a secured balcony would also be possible. Of course, we can't promise that two cats will always be inseparable. But if two get along so well in the shelter and would like to move out together, we would like to give them this chance. 🥰 Maybe there is a home out there where not just one, but two places are free? 🏡❤️ Ralf and Sheyla would love to occupy them. 🐾

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🐾RALF & SHEYLA – ZWEI HERZEN, DIE AM LIEBSTEN GEMEINSAM AUSZIEHEN WÜRDEN❤️ Manchmal entstehen im Tierheim Verbindungen, die man nur ungern wieder trennen möchte. Ralf und Sheyla mögen sich sehr – und deshalb würden wir uns riesig freuen, wenn die beiden gemeinsam ihr Zuhause finden. Ralf ist einfach ein richtig süßer, lieber und entspannter Kerl.❤️ Er zeigt sich verträglich, ist Menschen gegenüber ganz wunderbar und gehört eher zur gemütlichen Fraktion: ruhig, gechillt und angenehm unkompliziert. Sheyla bringt als junge Katze etwas mehr Schwung in die Kombination.😄 Sie ist lieb, verspielt und menschenbezogen und hat noch jede Menge Lust darauf, die Welt zu entdecken. Und irgendwie ergänzen die beiden sich damit ziemlich schön: der entspannte Ralf und die junge, verspielte Sheyla.❤️ Auch kleine Kinder dürfen gerne zu ihrer zukünftigen Familie gehören. 🌿Wenn Ralf und Sheyla gemeinsam ausziehen, wünschen wir uns für die beiden ein Zuhause mit Freigang in geeigneter Umgebung. Für Ralf ist Freigang grundsätzlich vorgesehen. Sollte Sheyla ohne Ralf vermittelt werden, wäre für sie auch Wohnungshaltung mit gesichertem Balkon möglich. Natürlich können wir nicht versprechen, dass zwei Katzen für immer unzertrennlich bleiben. Aber wenn zwei sich im Tierheim so gut verstehen und gerne gemeinsam ausziehen würden, möchten wir ihnen diese Chance sehr gerne geben.🥰 Vielleicht gibt es da draußen ja ein Zuhause, in dem nicht nur einer, sondern gleich zwei Plätze frei sind?🏡❤️Ralf und Sheyla würden sie ziemlich gerne besetzen.🐾

Size

Extra large

Age

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Location

🇩🇪Gelsenkirchen

Shelter

Tierheim Gelsenkirchen

Living with Ralf

✓Neutered
✓Good with kids

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Listed 2 weeks ago

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About Ralf

What life with Ralf looks like

Ralf is an extra-large adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Gelsenkirchen in Gelsenkirchen.

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 Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Gelsenkirchen, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ralf, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Ralf?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Gelsenkirchen handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Ralf on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Ralf if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Gelsenkirchen 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Ralf 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 Ralf 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 Gelsenkirchen early rather than rehoming privately; they know Ralf 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.