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Alfie

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 9 years

Rasse:EKHGeschlecht:männlich. Geboren:ca. Juli 2026Bei uns seit:September 2026Verhalten:Alfie ist ein anfangs schüchterner Jungkater, der sich neue Situationen in Ruhe anschaut. Nach kurzer Zeit überwiegt dann aber die Neugier, sodass er dann auch schnell auf Erkundungstour geht. Alfie wird nur zusammen mit einer weiteren Katze bzw. zu einer vorhandenen Katze vermittelt.Hinweis(e): Wenn Alfie kastriert, gekennzeichnet und registriert ist, wünscht er sich Freigang. Bitte vereinbaren Sie einen Termin zum Kennenlernen.Kontakt:Tel.: oder

Size

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Age

Adult · 9 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Tierheim Schleswig

Living with Alfie

✓Neutered
✓Microchipped

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Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Alfie home

What you'll need for Alfie in week one.

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About Alfie

What life with Alfie looks like

Alfie is an adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Schleswig 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Alfie, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Alfie?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Schleswig handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Alfie on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Alfie if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Schleswig 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Alfie 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 Alfie 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 Schleswig early rather than rehoming privately; they know Alfie 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.