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Mixed Breed · Unknown · Young · 1 year

Name0, born 2025 - tomcat My story This young tomcat comes from a neutering campaign and has not had an easy start in life so far. He is neutered, microchipped, vaccinated and ready to move into his own home. He is currently very shy towards people. Proximity, touch and trust are still foreign to him. Therefore, he can also move forward in stressful situations. What he needs are quiet, experienced people who don't expect anything, but who give time. People who accept that trust cannot be demanded, but must be allowed to grow. A home with free access is a requirement. Especially important are social fellow animals:. This cat needs outdoor access.

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Akira, geboren 2025 - Kater Meine Geschichte Dieser junge Kater stammt aus einer Kastrationsaktion und hatte bislang keinen einfachen Start ins Leben. Er ist kastriert, gechippt, geimpft und bereit für den Umzug in ein eigenes Zuhause. Menschen gegenüber ist er derzeit noch sehr scheu. Nähe, Berührungen und Vertrauen sind für ihn noch fremd. In stressigen Situationen kann er deshalb auch nach vorne gehen. Was er braucht, sind ruhige, erfahrene Menschen, die nichts erwarten, sondern Zeit schenken. Menschen, die akzeptieren, dass Vertrauen nicht eingefordert werden kann, sondern wachsen darf. Ein Zuhause mit Freigang ist Voraussetzung. Besonders wichtig sind soziale Artgenossen: eine

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierheim Kleinheubach
Living with Akira
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Bringing Akira home

What you'll need for Akira 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 Akira

What life with Akira looks like

Akira is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierheim Kleinheubach 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 Akira, answered.

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