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Alvin

Mixed Breed · Female · Kitten · 4 months

Alvin was born on our foster home. Mama Mia gave birth to 6 wonderful kittens. He is the only one with a tabby coat, like her. All the others were white, like snow. And because of this coloring, they were supposed to be indoor cats. But Alvin vetoed that. He enjoyed an outing in the secure garden of his foster family so much that he now wants a secure garden or outdoor access in a very safe neighborhood in his home. Alvin is an absolutely sweet, playful cat. He is very social and should be matched with a similarly aged sweet kitten.

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. Alter: geb. 21.04.2026. Geschlecht: männlichVerträglichkeit: ZweittierHaltung: Wohnung mit gesichertem Garten/FreigangGesundheit: 2xgeimpft (Schnupfen/Seuche), gechippt, Mutter negativ getestet (FIV/FeLV)Schutzgebühr: 150 Euro Alvin wurde auf unserer Pflegestelle geboren. Mama Mia brachte 6 wundervolle Kitten zur Welt. Er ist der einzige, der auch getigert ist, wie sie. Alle anderen waren weiß, wie Schnee. Und aufgrund dieser Färbung sollten sie Wohnungwohnungskatzen werden. Alvin legt da aber ein Veto ein. Ihm hat ein Ausflug in den gesicherten Garten seiner Pflegefamilie so gut gefallen, dass er in seinem Zuhause nun auch einen gesicherten Garten oder Freigang in einer sehr sicheren Wohngegend haben möchte.Alvin ist ein absolut lieber, verspielter Kater. Er ist sehr sozial und sollte zu einem ähnlich alten lieben Katzenkind vermittelt werden. Eine

Size
Age
Kitten · 4 months
Location
🇩🇪Köln
Shelter
Katzenschutzbund Köln
Living with Alvin
  • Vaccinated
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Katzenschutzbund Köln · KölnLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 6 days ago

Bringing Alvin home

What you'll need for Alvin 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
    Editor's pick

    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 Alvin

What life with Alvin looks like

Alvin is a puppy/kitten mixed breed cat waiting at Katzenschutzbund Köln in Köln.

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 Alvin, answered.

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