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Arno

European Shorthair · Male

Excuse me... yes, well, i-i-if I may introduce myself: My name is Arno and, uh, I'm also looking for a home. A new one, that is. I would love to explore the world and, unfortunately, I haven't seen much of it. I, ahem, am also very very shy and you really have to work with me a bit. B... but it's worth it, really! I hope you can find a home for me and also a companion animal, about my age, so I have someone with me. I... still have a lot of fear, but it makes it easier for me. So... if... I mean, really only:

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En…. entsch…. entschuldigung. Ja also, w…. wenn… ich mich kurz vorstellen dürfte: Ich heiße Arno und, äh, suche auch ein Zuhause. Also ein neues. Ich würde auch gerne die Welt erkunden und habe leider nicht viel davon gesehen. Ich, ähem, bin auch sehr sehr schüchtern und man muss schon etwas mit mir arbeiten. A… aber es lohnt sich, wirklich! Ich hoffe, du hast ein Zuhause für mich und auch ein Partnertier, ungefähr so alt wie ich, sodass ich eine Begleitung habe. Ich… habe leider noch viel Angst, aber damit fällt es mir einfacher. Also… falls… also ich meine wirklich nur: falls du Arno eine Ch

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🇩🇪Rüdersdorf bei Berlin
Shelter
Meine Katzenstation
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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Arno home

What you'll need for Arno 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 Arno

What life with Arno looks like

Arno is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Meine Katzenstation in Rüdersdorf bei Berlin.

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.

Rüdersdorf bei Berlin, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Arno, answered.

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