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Suri

European Shorthair · Female · Senior · 19 years

Suri & Sami are two sweet sisters who were rescued from poor living conditions by the Vet. Office. The two kittens were very sick and were treated by us first. Once in the cat room, they showed their typical kitten playfulness and liveliness. Suri is still a bit skeptical of humans, but not as scared as she was at first. She is often seen lying with Marta and Elli. When no one is around, she plays with her friends through the room. She plays with balls, climbs the scratching post, fights, and has a lot of fun. Suri is very social with her fellow cats. It would be great if she could move in with her friends, because they give each other support. She will not be placed in single housing. The new home should be a bit quieter, as she is a sensitive young cat. It would be great if it were a family with children, when the children are already older. Why would it be great if one of her friends could move in with her? They know each other, and the new environment and all the new impressions can be handled together much better, and they strengthen each other. This is especially helpful for shy cats. Suri should be allowed to go outside. It would be nice if the home is located in a low-traffic area. She is also still at an age where she can be easily socialized with dogs that already know cats and approach them calmly. That's what I wish for.

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Über mich Die beiden süßen Schwestern Suri & Sami wurden vom Vet. -Amt aus schlechter Haltung geholt. Die beiden Kitten waren total verschnupft und wurden von uns erstmal behandelt. Im Katzenzimmer dann angekommen, zeigen sie sich kitten-typisch verspielt und aufgeweckt. Suri ist dem Menschen gegenüber noch ein bisschen skeptisch, aber nicht mehr so ängstlich wie am Anfang. Sie wird sehr oft mit Marta und Elli zusammen liegen gesehen. Wenn kein Mensch in der Nähe ist, dann tobt sie mit ihren Artgenossen durchs Zimmer. Da wird Bällchen gespielt, am Kratzbaum hochgeklettert, sich gekabbelt und viel Spaß gehabt. Suri ist sehr sozial, was ihre Artgenossen angeht. Schön wäre es, wenn sie mit ihrer Freundinnen ausziehen könnte, denn sie geben sich gegenseitig Halt. Sie wird nicht in Einzelhaltung vermittelt. Das neue Zuhause sollte etwas ruhiger sein, da sie eine sensible junge Katzendame ist. Toll wäre es, sollte es eine Familie mit Kindern sein, wenn die Kinder schon größer wären. Warum es toll wäre, wenn eine ihrer Freundinnen mit ihr ausziehen könnte? Sie kennen sich, die neue Umgebung und all die neuen Eindrücke können gemeinsam viel besser bewältigt werden und man stärkt sich gegenseitig. Gerade bei schüchternen Katzen ist dies eine große Hilfe. Suri sollte einmal Freigang erhalten dürfen. Da wäre es schön, wenn das Zuhause verkehrsarm liegt. Sie ist auch noch in dem Alter, wo man sie gut an Hunde gewöhnen kann, die bereits schon Katzen kennen und ruhig auf sie zugehen. Das wünsche ich mir

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 19 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierheim Alsfeld
Living with Suri
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
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Bringing Suri home

What you'll need for Suri in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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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
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    Covered Litter Box

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    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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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 Suri

What life with Suri looks like

Suri is a large senior european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Alsfeld 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 Suri, answered.

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