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Adopt Samira und Kira

European Shorthair · Female · Senior · 14 years

Update: Kira is back at the animal shelter. Update: Unfortunately, we had to euthanize Samira. Our Samira is sick and wishes to spend her last days with people who can give her the attention that the stressful shelter life doesn't allow. Although Samira and Kira would like to move together, it is not a must. We don't know much about their background, but we can say that the two are loving, uncomplicated cats. Samira is much more outgoing and talkative than her sister Kira, who likes to stay in the background. Both are around 11-12 years old and get special food as both tend to have diarrhea and vomiting. Samira's stomach walls are thickened, which points to a chronic inflammation, and other organs in Samira are also noticeable, which may indicate lymphoma. Additionally, she has anemia and is always hungry but does not gain weight. Samira receives special food, supplements, and anti-inflammatory medication in combination with corticosteroids. Whether it's inflammation or cancer, the treatments would be quite similar. If the prednisolone doesn't work, chemotherapy tablets would be added in both cases. Since finding foster homes for two cats is a zero chance, we hope to find at least a place for Samira. We will continue to cover the costs for her treatments, medications, and special food. General inquiry for interested parties:

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Update: Kira ist wieder zurück im Tierheim Update: Leider mussten wir Samira erlösen. Unsere Samira ist krank und möchte ihren letzten Lebensabschnitt mit Menschen verbringen, die ihr die Aufmerksamkeit geben, den der stressige Tierheimalltag nicht zulässt. Samira & Kira möchten zwar gerne zusammen ausziehen, ist aber kein Muss. Wir wissen von der Vorgeschichte nicht allzu viel, können aber sagen, dass die beiden liebe, unkomplizierte Katzen sind. Samira ist wesentlich aufgeschlossener und redseliger als ihre Schwester Kira, die sich gerne etwas im Hintergrund aufhält. Beide sind ca. 11-12 Jahre alt und bekommen Gastro-Futter, da beide zu Durchfall und erbrechen neigen. Bei beiden sind die Magenwände verdickt, was auf eine chronische Entzündung hindeutet, bei Samira sind auch andere Organe auffällig, was eher auf ein Lymphom hinweist. Zudem hat sie Blutarmut und ständig Hunger, nimmt aber nicht zu. Samira bekommt neben Spezialfutter und Nahrungsergänzung noch Entzündungshemmer in Kombination mit Cortison. Ob nun Entzündung oder Krebs, die Behandlungen wären ziemlich identisch. Denn wenn das Prednisolon nicht anschlagen sollte, würde eine Chemotablette dazu kommen, in beiden Fällen. Da die Chance, eine Pflegestelle für 2 Katzen zu finden gleich 0 ist, hoffen wir darauf, wenigstens für Samira eine Stelle zu finden. Wir übernehmen weiterhin die Kosten für die Behandlungen, die Medikamente und das Spezialfutter. Allgemeine Interessentenanfrage:

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 14 years
Location
🇩🇪Ettlingen
Shelter
Tierheim Ettlingen
Living with Samira und Kira
  • House-trained
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with cats
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Bringing Samira und Kira home

What you'll need for Samira und Kira 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
  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
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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 Samira und Kira

What life with Samira und Kira looks like

Samira und Kira is a small senior european shorthair 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 Samira und Kira, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Samira und Kira?
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 Samira und Kira on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Samira und Kira 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 Samira und Kira 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 Samira und Kira 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 Samira und Kira 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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