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Willow

Scottish Fold · Female · Young · 1 year

I am Willow... and I am looking for people with a lot of heart, understanding, and the willingness to support me health-wise for life. This is me: I am a very sweet and affectionate cat who loves to be close to her people. At the same time, I am not a cat who constantly wants attention - I also need my rest and withdraw on my own. This mix of needing closeness and wanting to be alone should be respected in my new home. Unfortunately, I have some health issues: I have been diagnosed with OCD (Osteochondrosis dissecans) as well as arthrosis in my right elbow and bilateral mild carpal arthrosis. It is already noticeable that I often take a protective posture. Due to my conditions, it is to be expected that I will be dependent on painkillers in the long term or possibly for my entire life and will need regular veterinary care. That's why I am looking for very special people who are willing to take my health needs seriously, reliably continue my treatment, and make sure that I can lead a life as pain-free, pleasant, and worth living as possible despite my limitations. Despite my health issues, I am a wonderful, loving cat who wants to give my humans a lot of closeness and affection. I wish for... a home where I am seen not as a "problem cat" but as a very special cat - with my limitations, but above all with my loving nature. It is not yet known whether I get along with other cats. However, due to my OCD and orthopedic problems, single housing would be a good and suitable option for me. More important than a cat companion for me are people who understand my needs and give me the peace and security I need. I will only be placed in a home. A quiet and understanding home would be ideal for me. Children should also be calm and able to respect their boundaries. Would you like to meet me? Then contact me using the application form below - I am already looking forward to you.

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Ich bin Willow … und suche Menschen mit viel Herz, Verständnis und der Bereitschaft, mich gesundheitlich ein Leben lang zu unterstützen. Das bin ich: Ich bin eine ganz liebe und verschmuste Katze, die sehr gern die Nähe ihrer Menschen sucht. Gleichzeitig bin ich keine Katze, die ständig Aufmerksamkeit möchte – ich brauche zwischendurch auch meine Ruhe und ziehe mich dann selbstständig zurück. Genau diese Mischung aus Nähebedürfnis und dem Wunsch nach Rückzug sollte in meinem neuen Zuhause respektiert werden. Leider bringe ich gesundheitlich einige Besonderheiten mit: Bei mir wurden unter anderem OCD (Osteochondrosis dissecans) sowie Arthrosen am rechten Ellenbogen und beidseitige geringgradige Karpalarthrosen festgestellt. Schon jetzt fällt auf, dass ich häufig eine Schonhaltung einnehme. Aufgrund meiner Erkrankungen ist davon auszugehen, dass ich langfristig bzw. möglicherweise mein Leben lang auf Schmerzmittel angewiesen sein werde und regelmäßig tierärztlich begleitet werden muss. Ich suche deshalb ganz besondere Menschen, die bereit sind, meine gesundheitlichen Bedürfnisse ernstzunehmen, meine Behandlung zuverlässig fortzuführen und darauf zu achten, dass ich trotz meiner Einschränkungen ein möglichst schmerzarmes, angenehmes und lebenswertes Katzenleben führen kann. Trotz meiner gesundheitlichen Baustellen bin ich eine ganz eine wunderbare, liebe Katze, die ihren Menschen viel Nähe und Zuneigung schenken möchte. Ich wünsche mir … ein Zuhause, in dem ich nicht als „Problemkatze“, sondern als ganz besondere Katze gesehen werde – mit meinen Einschränkungen, aber vor allem mit meinem lieben Wesen. Ob ich mit anderen Katzen verträglich bin, ist noch nicht bekannt. Aufgrund meiner OCD und orthopädischen Beschwerden wäre eine Einzelhaltung für mich aber durchaus eine gute und passende Option. Viel wichtiger als ein Katzenkumpel sind für mich Menschen, die meine Bedürfnisse verstehen und mir die Ruhe und Sicherheit geben, die ich brauche. Ich werde ausschließlich in Wohnungshaltung vermittelt. Ein ruhiges und verständnisvolles Zuhause wäre für mich ideal. Kinder sollten ebenfalls ruhig sein und ihre Grenzen respektieren können. Möchtest du mich kennenlernen? Dann melde dich über das untenstehende Anfrageformular – ich freue mich schon auf dich.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Berlin
Shelter
Tierheim Berlin
Living with Willow
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Berlin · BerlinLearn about Scottish Fold

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Willow home

What you'll need for Willow 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 Willow

What life with Willow looks like

Willow is a young adult scottish fold cat waiting at Tierheim Berlin in Berlin.

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.

Berlin, Germany browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Willow, answered.

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