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Alaric

European Shorthair · Unknown · Kitten

Amias, Alaric, Amir, Aras and Aurelio came in with their mother and were brought to the shelter as found animals. The whole family was very shy at first, and it took time to catch them. After their spay/neuter, cat mom Ada was allowed to return to her freedom in her old territory and will continue to be cared for there. Her five sons are now in the shelter and are looking for a new home. We are looking for a home for the five with people who bring a lot of time and patience. It will take a long time for them to gain trust. Later, secure outdoor access should be possible. A friendly and compatible cat in the household could help them learn. Children should be older, because when threatened, the boys already use their claws.

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Amias, Alaric, Amir, Aras und Aurelio sind zusammen mit ihrer Mutter zugelaufen und wurden als Fundtiere ins Tierheim gebracht. Die ganze Familie war anfangs sehr scheu, und es brauchte Zeit, um sie zu fangen. Nach ihrer Kastration durfte Katzenmama Ada zurück in ihre Freiheit im alten Revier und wird dort weiter betreut. Ihre fünf Söhne sind nun im Tierheim und suchen ein neues Zuhause. Wir suchen für die fünf ein Zuhause bei Menschen, die viel Zeit und Geduld mitbringen. Es wird lange dauern, bis sie Vertrauen fassen. Später sollte gesicherter Freigang möglich sein. Eine zutrauliche und verträgliche Katze im Haushalt könnte ihnen beim Lernen helfen. Kinder sollten größer sein, denn bei Bedrängnis setzen die Jungs schon ihre Krallen ein.

Size
Age
Kitten
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierheim Quellenhof Passbrunn
Living with Alaric
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Quellenhof Passbrunn · GermanyLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Alaric home

What you'll need for Alaric 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 Alaric

What life with Alaric looks like

Alaric is a puppy/kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Quellenhof Passbrunn in Germany.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇩🇪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 Alaric, answered.

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