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Sunshine

Female · Adult · 7 years

Sunshine came to our care as a found animal and is now looking for a loving forever home. The meowing Madame was initially reserved with us. Once she has closed someone in her heart, she also enjoys being petted and shows her affectionate side. The furry one does not like too much commotion, so she is looking for a home without children or dogs. However, the pretty one does not want to give up on adventure entirely, which is why she needs the opportunity to also wrap the neighborhood around her paw with outdoor access. Initially a bit shy, her droll side also comes to the fore over time. Then love bites are distributed and her self-confidence increases.

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Sunshine kam als Fundtier in unsere Obhut und sucht nun ein liebevolles Für-immer-Zuhause. Die maunzige Madame zeigte sich bei uns zunächst zurückhaltend. Hat sie jemanden in ihr Herzchen geschlossen, lässt sie sich aber auch gerne streicheln und zeigt ihre verschmuste Seite. Zu viel Trubel mag die Samtpfote nicht, daher wünscht sie sich ein Zuhause ohne Kinder oder Hunde. Ganz auf Abenteuer verzichten, möchte die Hübsche allerdings auch nicht, weshalb sie die Möglichkeit braucht, mit Freigang auch die Nachbarschaft ums Pfötchen wickeln zu dürfen. Anfänglich etwas schüchtern kommt mit der Zeit auch ihre drollige Seite zum Vorschein. Dann werden Liebesbisse verteilt und ihr Selbstbewusstsein steigt. Möchten Sie Sunshine ein fürsorgliches Zuhause schenken? Dann schicken .Sie gerne Ihre ausgefüllte Selbstauskunft an (Für die Adresse JavaScript anschalten). 14.08.2026 (lf)

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇩🇪Hamburg
Shelter
Hamburger Tierschutzverein
Living with Sunshine
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Hamburger Tierschutzverein · Hamburg

Listed Yesterday

Bringing Sunshine home

What you'll need for Sunshine 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 Sunshine

What life with Sunshine looks like

Sunshine is a adult cat waiting at Hamburger Tierschutzverein in Hamburg.

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 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 Sunshine, answered.

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