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Tinka

European Shorthair · Female · Senior · 16 years

Tinka has been returned to us after many years, as she has become unsuitable due to her illness. She has developed diabetes and, because she drinks a lot and consequently urinates frequently, it often happens that she doesn't make it to the bathroom. Currently, Tinka only gets special diabetes food and a liquid medication mixed into her food. However, it is not excluded that she will need insulin shots soon. Insulin is always given in a 12-hour rhythm, so it is necessary to ensure that someone is always at home during these times. Tinka is a super loving, old grandma. Her hunger is almost impossible to satisfy, and she would probably do anything for food. It might also improve once she is properly settled.

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Tinka wurde nach vielen Jahren wieder an uns zurückgegeben, weil sie unsauber geworden ist aufgrund ihrer Erkrankung. Sie hat eine Diabetes entwickelt und da sie viel trinkt und dementsprechend auch viel Urin absetzt, passiert es leider oft, dass sie nicht ins Klo macht. Momentan bekommt Tinka nur spezielles Diabetesfutter und ein flüssiges Medikament ins Futter. Es ist aber nicht ausgeschlossen, dass sie bald Insulinspritzen bekommen muss. Insulin wird immer im 12 Stunden Rhythmus gegeben. Man muss also gewährleisten, dass man immer zu diesen Zeiten Zuhause ist. Tinka ist eine super liebe, alte Omi. Für Futter würde sie wahrscheinlich alles tun, denn ihr Hunger ist kaum zu bändigen. Kann sein, dass sich das auch bessert, wenn sie einmal richtig eingestellt ist.

Size
Age
Senior · 16 years
Location
🇩🇪Köln
Shelter
Kolner Tierschutzverein
Living with Tinka
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Bringing Tinka home

What you'll need for Tinka in week one.

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About Tinka

What life with Tinka looks like

Tinka is a senior european shorthair cat waiting at Kolner Tierschutzverein in Köln.

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 Tinka, answered.

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