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Argus

Mixed Breed · Male

Argus gehört zu den leisen Katzen, deren Geschichte auf der Straße begann. Zusammen mit seinen Geschwistern kämpfte der kleine Kerl in einem Hinterhof täglich ums Überleben. Hunger, Kälte und die Ungewissheit prägten seine ersten Monate. Die Rettung durch den Tierschutz war für die verängstigten Katzenkinder nicht leicht zu verstehen, doch heute befindet sich Argus in Sicherheit und wartet auf seine Chance. Argus besitzt eine sehr feine Seele. Für ihn ist die menschliche Hand noch immer ein kleines Rätsel und laute Alltagsgeräusche bringen ihn dazu, erst einmal Schutz zu suchen. Er ist keineswegs wild, sondern einfach nur sehr vorsichtig. In seinen Augen sieht man den Wunsch nach Geborgenheit, einen gefüllten Fressnapf und sanften Worten, während eine kleine Restangst ihn noch etwas zögern lässt. Für Argus suchen wir ganz besondere Menschen mit Herz und Verstand. Er braucht ein ruhiges Umfeld, in dem kein Druck aufgebaut wird und wo er das Tempo für die Kontaktaufnahme selbst bestimmen darf. Ein freundlicher, bereits vorhandener Katzenkumpel kann ihm das Eingewöhnen spürbar erleichtern. Mit etwas Geduld und Zeit wird Argus Schritt für Schritt den Mut fassen, seine Schutzhülle abzulegen. Sobald er die ersten Streicheleinheiten genießt und sein erstes leises Schnurren ertönt, schenkt er seinen Menschen eine wunderbare, tiefe Dankbarkeit. Wenn du bereit bist, diesem bescheidenen Kater ein verständnisvolles Zuhause zu schenken, wird Argus dein Leben auf ganz leise und berührende Weise bereichern!

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Location
🇩🇪Jessen (Elster)
Shelter
Tierschutzverein House of animals Marfino eV
Living with Argus
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierschutzverein House of animals Marfino eV · Jessen (Elster)Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Bringing Argus home

What you'll need for Argus in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Argus

What life with Argus looks like

Argus is an adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierschutzverein House of animals Marfino eV in Jessen (Elster).

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.

Jessen (Elster), Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Argus, answered.

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