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Rosalie

Female · Senior · 20 years

Housing Requirements: Apartment with secured balcony. Rosalie came to our animal shelter as a found animal. Now, this purring beauty is looking for a new forever home. The lovely Rosalie is an older lady cat with a truly special character. She is friendly toward her primary caregiver and, given enough time, builds a close bond. To strangers, she initially tends to be rather reserved and prefers to observe her surroundings first. Rosalie is self-assured and clearly shows what she likes and dislikes. She loves a calm environment and people who respect her needs. She enjoys petting only from her primary caregiver—she doesn’t want to be touched by other people. Therefore, we’re seeking a understanding home for her, where she can settle in at her own pace. Rosalie is litter-trained and will only be placed in single-cat households. A home with dogs or children is not suitable for her, as she needs a quiet daily routine free of hustle and bustle. Due to her age, Rosalie has several health considerations. She has corneal opacity, early-stage kidney problems, and regularly receives Solensia because of her arthritis, which provides her with excellent support in her daily life. For Rosalie, we’re looking for loving people who are patient and have a big heart—people who can offer her a calm and secure place to call home. She may not be the kind of cat who immediately charms everyone—but those who give her time and earn her trust will gain a loyal companion who wants to spend her golden years in comfort and security. Would you like to give this senior velvet paw a caring home? Then please send your completed self-disclosure form to (Please enable JavaScript for the address). July 26, 2026 (week)

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- freundlich und selbstbewusst - braucht ein ruhige Zuhauses ohne andere Tiere oder Kinder - stubenrein Rosalie kam als Fundtier zu uns ins Tierheim. Nun sucht die Maunz ein neues Für-immer-Zuhause. Die liebe Rosalie ist eine ältere Katzendame mit einem ganz besonderen Charakter. Sie ist gegenüber ihrer Bezugsperson freundlich und baut mit etwas Zeit eine enge Bindung auf. Fremden begegnet sie zunächst eher zurückhaltend und beobachtet ihre Umgebung lieber erst einmal. Rosalie ist selbstbewusst und zeigt deutlich, was sie mag und was nicht. Sie liebt ein ruhiges Umfeld und Menschen, die ihre Bedürfnisse respektieren. Streicheleinheiten genießt sie ausschließlich von ihrer Bezugsperson – von anderen Menschen möchte sie nicht angefasst werden. Deshalb suchen wir für sie ein verständnisvolles Zuhause, in dem sie in ihrem eigenen Tempo ankommen darf. Rosalie ist stubenrein und wird ausschließlich in Einzelhaltung vermittelt. Ein Zuhause mit Hunden oder Kindern kommt für sie nicht infrage, da sie einen ruhigen Alltag ohne Trubel braucht. Altersbedingt bringt Rosalie einige gesundheitliche Besonderheiten mit. Sie hat eine Hornhauttrübung, beginnende Nierenprobleme und erhält aufgrund ihrer Arthrose regelmäßig Solensia, wodurch sie im Alltag gut unterstützt wird. Für Rosalie wünschen wir uns liebevolle Menschen mit Geduld und Herz, die ihr einen ruhigen und sicheren Platz schenken. Sie ist vielleicht keine Katze, die jeden sofort um den Finger wickelt – doch wer ihr Zeit gibt und ihr Vertrauen gewinnt, bekommt eine treue Begleiterin, die ihren Lebensabend in Geborgenheit verbringen möchte. Bis wir ein passendes Zuhause gefunden haben, freuen wir uns über Menschen, die unsere Rosalie mit einer Patenschaft unterstützen.

Size
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Age
Senior · 20 years
Location
🇩🇪Hamburg
Shelter
Tierheim Hamburg
Living with Rosalie
  • ✓House-trained
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Hamburg · Hamburg

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Rosalie home

What you'll need for Rosalie in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Rosalie

What life with Rosalie looks like

Rosalie is a senior cat waiting at Tierheim Hamburg in Hamburg.

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.

Hamburg, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Rosalie, answered.

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