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Alwin

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

adoption requirements adoption process Now request this animal! adoption requirements adoption process Now request this cat! Alwin has found his people! His story: Young tomcat on the lookout for his happiness. The 3-year-old tomcat Alwin recently experienced a serious setback in life: he was simply abandoned on a street in Cluj. As he was likely a pure indoor cat before, he was unfortunately not accustomed to the dangers on the street. So it happened that he was hit by a car and sustained several fractures on one leg and a large wound on the other leg. Shortly after, he underwent surgery and is now recovering in a foster home. We do not assume that he will carry a disability from this, but we cannot rule it out completely. The name Alwin has Germanic roots and means something like "noble friend," which fits his character very well, despite his past, he is very friendly and affectionate towards people. He also gets along very well with his fellow animals, which is why we do not want to place him in single housing. If there is no other cat waiting for him in his new home, he will gladly take one of his friends from the foster home. He also gets along well with dogs. Since Alwin is accustomed to apartment living and cannot assess the dangers on the street, we only want to place him as an indoor cat. He will surely be happy about a cat-safe netted balcony where he can relax.

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Vermittlungsvoraussetzungen Vermittlungsablauf Jetzt dieses Tier anfragen! Vermittlungsvoraussetzungen Vermittlungsablauf Jetzt diese Katze anfragen! Alwin hat seine Menschen gefunden! Seine Geschichte: Junger Kater auf der Suche nach seinem Glück. Der 3-jährige Kater Alwin hat erst kürzlich einen schweren Schicksalsschlag erfahren: er wurde einfach auf einer Straße in Cluj ausgesetzt. Da er davor wahrscheinlich eine reine Wohnungskatze war, war er leider nicht an die Gefahren auf der Straße gewöhnt. So geschah es, dass er von einem Auto angefahren wurde und dabei mehrere Brüche an dem einen Bein und eine große Wunde am anderen Bein erlitt. Kurz daraufhin wurde er operiert und erholt sich nun in der Pflegestelle. Wir gehen nicht davon aus, dass er ein Handicap davontragen wird, aber ausschließen kann man es leider nie. Der Name Alwin hat germanische Wurzeln und bedeutet so viel wie „edler Freund“, was sehr gut zu seinem Charakter passt, denn trotz seiner Vorgeschichte ist er sehr freundlich und liebevoll gegenüber Menschen. Auch mit seinen Artgenossen kommt er sehr gut klar, weshalb wir ihn nicht in Einzelhaltung vermitteln möchten. Falls in seinem neuen Zuhause noch keine weitere Katze auf ihn wartet, nimmt er gerne einen seiner Freunde aus der Pflegestelle mit. Auch mit Hunden kommt er gut klar. Da Alwin ein Leben in Wohnungshaltung gewöhnt ist und die Gefahren auf der Straße nicht abschätzen kann, möchten wir ihn nur als reine Wohnungskatze vermitteln. Über einen vernetzten Balkon, auf dem er sich entspannen kann, freut er sich bestimmt dennoch. Dies ist allerdings keine Voraussetzung für die

Size
Large
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪München
Shelter
Ein Herz für Streuner e.V.
Living with Alwin
  • Vaccinated
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by Ein Herz für Streuner e.V. · MünchenLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Alwin home

What you'll need for Alwin 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 Alwin

What life with Alwin looks like

Alwin is a large young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Ein Herz für Streuner e.V. in München.

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 Alwin, answered.

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