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Shirley

Female · Senior · 11 years

Hello, I am Shirley. I came to the animal shelter as a found animal. Upon arrival, I was first sent to the vet. They fixed my teeth for me, which the caretakers here always mention was quite expensive, but it had to be done. Now I'm doing great and I got to move into the big cat house. I'm still not quite comfortable with being petted yet. But I think I would allow it if I trusted a person enough. For my new home, I would definitely want some freedom, as I'm familiar with that and I find it great. Otherwise, I don't think I'm complicated. I just need people who can give me enough time to settle in and show me that it can be nice to be petted. So come on over and get to know me. This cat needs outdoor access.

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Hallo, Ich bin Shirley. Ich kam als Fundtier ins Tierheim. Hier angekommen wurde ich erstmal zum Tierarzt geschickt. Da haben die mir meine Zähne wieder schön gemacht. Das war richtig teuer, sagen die Pfleger hier immer zu mir, aber das musste wohl sein. Jetzt geht es mir super und ich durfte ins große Katzenhaus ziehen. Anfassen lassen möchte ich mich noch nicht so recht. Aber ich denke, dass ich mich auch streicheln lassen würde, wenn ich einer Person genug vertraue. Für mein neues Zuhause würde ich mir unbedingt Freigang wünschen, dass kenne ich nämlich schon und ich finde das toll. Ansonsten denke ich das ich nicht kompliziert bin. Ich brauche nur Menschen, die mir genug Zeit geben, um mich einzuleben und mir zeigen, dass es doch ganz schön sein kann, gestreichelt zu werden. Also kommt doch vorbei und lernt mich kennen. Eure Shirley

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇩🇪Remagen
Shelter
Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen.
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Cared for by Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen. · Remagen

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Shirley home

What you'll need for Shirley 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 Shirley

What life with Shirley looks like

Shirley is a large senior cat waiting at Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen. in Remagen.

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 Shirley, answered.

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