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Tessa

Female · Senior · 17 years

Breed: European Shorthair Gender: female neutered Born: around 2009 Housing: Secure outdoor access or balcony Known Health Issues: Hyperthyroidism, prone to bladder stones, slightly sensitive stomach Medications: Thyronorm, CystoCalm, and Flora Complex mixed with food Food: Urinary and normal food With us since: 05/2025 Special Features: I am already a somewhat older lady, but when I play...

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Rasse: Europäisch Kurzhaar Geschlecht: weiblich kastriert geboren: ca. 2009 Haltung: Gesicherter Freigang oder Balkon Bekannte Krankheiten: Schilddrüsenüberfunktion, neigt zu Blasensteinen, etwas magenempfindlich Medikamente: Thyronorm, CystoCalm und Flora Complex übers Futter Futter: Urinary und normales Futter bei uns seit: 05 / 2025 Besonderheiten: Ich bin schon eine etwas ältere Dame, doch wenn ich am Spielen bin ... Weiterlesen

Size
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Age
Senior · 17 years
Location
🇩🇪Ehrenkirchen-Scherzingen
Shelter
Tierschutzzentrum Scherzingen
Living with Tessa
  • ✓Spayed
Cared for by Tierschutzzentrum Scherzingen · Ehrenkirchen-Scherzingen
More cats in Ehrenkirchen-Scherzingen →More cats in Germany →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Tessa home

What you'll need for Tessa 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
  3. 03
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    Covered Litter Box

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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
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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

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About Tessa

What life with Tessa looks like

Tessa is a senior cat waiting at Tierschutzzentrum Scherzingen in Ehrenkirchen-Scherzingen.

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.

Ehrenkirchen-Scherzingen, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Tessa, answered.

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