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Simba

European Shorthair · Male · Senior · 13 years

Simba was handed in to us because he suddenly became aggressive toward his previous owner. Various tests were initially carried out to rule out an illness or similar causes. His blood values are good, and otherwise he made a good impression. Over time he became more and more relaxed and eventually even allowed himself to be stroked. He loves playing with the cat fishing-rod toy and also enjoys running around. This handsome, long-legged fellow also often has something to say and likes to jump onto the laps of people he trusts. Now we come to the problem: after doing so well, he was actually allowed to move in with a quiet lady. At first everything went well, and he became a true lap cat. But suddenly he attacked the lady and injured her in the process. The lady could not identify any particular trigger. Unfortunately, he then had to return to us, as the risk to the elderly lady was simply too great. At the moment we are working with Simba again and hope to find a lasting solution for him. Unfortunately, the animal has a basic nervousness in him, and he gives signals that are often very subtle and cannot always be read correctly and in time by everyone. We simply hope that a very experienced person will get in touch who can handle such an extreme situation. Until then, Simba would be very happy about SPONSORS, whom he urgently needs, since given his character we do not know how long he will have to wait for a home.

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Simba wurde bei uns abgegeben, da er plötzlich aggressiv gegenüber seiner Vorbesitzerin wurde. Verschiedene Tests wurden zunächst durchgeführt, um eine Erkrankung o. ä. auszuschließen. Seine Blutwerte sind gut, auch sonst machte er einen guten Eindruck. Mit der Zeit wurde er immer entspannter und ließ sich schließlich sogar streicheln. Er spielt liebend gerne mit der Katzenangel und rennt auch gerne umher. Der hübsche langbeinige Kerl hat auch oft etwas zu sagen und springt bei Menschen denen er vertraut auch gerne mal auf den Schoß. Jetzt kommen wir allerdings zum Problem: Nachdem er sich so gut gemacht hat, durfte er tatsächlich zu einer ruhigen Dame ziehen. Anfangs lief alles gut und er wurde zu einem richtigen Schoßkater. Doch plötzlich griff er die Dame an und verletzte sie auch dabei. Einen richtigen Auslöser konnte die Dame nicht herausfinden. Leider musste er danach wieder zu uns zurückkommen, da die Gefahr für die ältere Dame einfach zu groß war. Momentan arbeiten wir wieder mit Simba und hoffen, dass wir eine dauerhafte Lösung für ihn finden. Das Tier hat leider eine Grundnervosität in sich und zwar gibt er Zeichen, diese sind jedoch oft sehr subtil und können nicht von allen Menschen rechtzeitig und richtig gedeutet werden. Wir hoffen einfach, dass sich eine sehr erfahrene Person meldet, die mit so einer Extremsituation umgehen kann. Bis dahin würde sich Simba sehr über PATEN freuen, die er dringend braucht, da wir mit seinem Charakter nicht wissen wie lange er noch auf ein Zuhause warten muss.

Size
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Age
Senior · 13 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Ludwigshafen
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Simba home

What you'll need for Simba in week one.

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  1. 01
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    Feliway Calming Spray

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Simba

What life with Simba looks like

Simba is a senior european shorthair cat waiting at Tierschutzverein Ludwigshafen in Germany.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Germany, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Simba, answered.

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