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Ursel

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 9 years

My name is Ursel. I came to the animal shelter as a stray cat. Unfortunately, since December, no one has come forward claiming me as their own. My finders brought me to the animal shelter because I had an injured tail tip that kept reopening and bleeding. A lot was tried, but unfortunately, I kept biting the wound open again and again. It's suspected to be psychologically caused. The vet then had to amputate my tail. It took a while to heal completely, but now everything is healed—it just needs fur to grow back over it.

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Mein Name ist Ursel. Ich kam als Fundkatze ins Tierheim. Leider hat sich seit Dezember niemand für mich mich gemeldet, dem ich gehöre. Meine Finder brachten mich ins Tierheim, da ich eine verletzte Schwanzspitze hatte und die immer wieder aufging und dann blutete. Es wurde viel versucht, doch leider biss ich mir immer wieder die Wunde auf. Man vermutet, dass es psychisch bedingt ist. Der Tierarzt musste mir dann den Schwanz amputieren. Bis das verheilt war, dauerte eine Weile. Nun ist aber alles verheilt und es muss nur noch Fell drüberwachsen.

Size
Age
Adult · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierheim Brilon
Cared for by Tierheim Brilon · GermanyLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Ursel home

What you'll need for Ursel in week one.

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  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 Ursel

What life with Ursel looks like

Ursel is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Brilon in Germany.

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 Ursel, answered.

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