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Waltraud

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 9 years

Waltraud came to us after her owner passed away. She is a stubborn but friendly cat who enjoys being petted when she feels like it. She has no problems with the other cats, but she doesn't seek out contact either. Waltraud is spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped and appears to be definitely older. She is familiar with indoor living with a balcony. A possibility for outdoor access in a very quiet area would also be conceivable. Who would like to take in the senior? Who would like to give her a new home?

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Waltraud kam zu uns, nachdem ihr Besitzer gestorben ist. Sie ist eine eigenwillige, aber freundliche Katzenoma, die die Streicheleinheiten genießt, wenn sie es für angebracht hält. Mit den anderen Katzen hat sie keine Probleme, sie sucht aber auch nicht den Kontakt. Waltraud ist kastriert, geimpft und gechipt und scheint definitiv schon älter zu sein. Sie kennt die reine Wohnungshaltung mit Balkon. Eine Freigangmöglichkeit in einer sehr ruhigen Gegend wäre auch denkbar. Wer möchte die Seniorin aufnehmen? Wer möchte ihr ein neues Zuhause geben?

Size
Age
Adult · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Ulm
Shelter
Tierheim Ulm
Living with Waltraud
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Tierheim Ulm · UlmLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Waltraud home

What you'll need for Waltraud 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
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    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 Waltraud

What life with Waltraud looks like

Waltraud is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Ulm in Ulm.

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 Waltraud, answered.

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