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Saphira

Mixed Breed Cat · Female

She is very shy and was found in a pitiful state, emaciated and completely matted. Her age is estimated, she is definitely older. She now looks beautiful again thanks to a haircut. A blood test unfortunately revealed a mild kidney insufficiency. Saphira wants to spend a beautiful old age as a house cat in a quiet household. Who has the patience to lure this beautiful cat out of her shell? She likes petting, even if she hardly ever dares to leave her hiding place.

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Sie ist sehr scheu und wurde in einem erbärmlichen Zustand aufgefunden, abgemagert und völlig verfilzt. Ihr Alter ist geschätzt, sie dürfte auf jeden Fall schon etwas älter sein. Sie sieht dank einer Fellpflege nun wieder schön aus. Ein Blutuntersuchung ergab leider eine leichte Niereninsuffizienz. Saphira möchte als Wohnungskatze in einem ruhigen Haushalt noch einen schönen Lebensabend verbringen. Wer hat Geduld, um diese wunderschöne Katze aus ihrem Schneckenhaus zu locken? Sie mag Streicheleinheiten, auch wenn sie sich sonst kaum aus ihrem Versteck traut.

Size
Age
Location
🇨🇭Switzerland
Shelter
Stiftung Tierschutzzentrum Thurgau
Living with Saphira
  • Spayed
Cared for by Stiftung Tierschutzzentrum Thurgau · SwitzerlandLearn about Mixed Breed Cat

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Saphira home

What you'll need for Saphira 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
    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 Saphira

What life with Saphira looks like

Saphira is a adult mixed breed cat cat waiting at Stiftung Tierschutzzentrum Thurgau in Switzerland.

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 Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Saphira, answered.

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