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Astro

Mixed Breed Cat · Male · Kitten · 8 months

Astro is a charming little tomcat with an abundance of zest for life. He’s adventurous, active, and always curious to explore his surroundings. With his lively and attentive nature, he never misses a thing, and his charming—sometimes even cheeky—character consistently brings a smile to your face. This cheerful and sociable young cat is highly people-oriented, hand-tame, and loves cuddles. Astro is energetic, playful, and brave, yet at the same time sweet, loyal, and exceptionally trusting. Thanks to his confident and social personality, he quickly adapts to new situations. Even vet visits are no problem for him—he handles them calmly and without fuss. Astro has an umbilical hernia that should be corrected during his neutering procedure. He gets along well with other cats and enjoys their company. We’d like to find Astro a loving home in a rural area where, after a suitable adjustment period, he’ll have the opportunity to fully indulge his adventurous spirit outdoors. People who offer him attention, security, and plenty of engaging activities will find in him a loyal and affectionate companion. The two are inseparable; they get along wonderfully, play together extensively, and provide each other with a sense of safety. That’s why we’re looking for a shared home for Astro and Stella, where they can continue exploring the world side by side and growing up together.

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Astro ist ein bezaubernder kleiner Kater mit einer grossen Portion Lebensfreude. Er ist abenteuerlustig, aktiv und stets neugierig darauf, seine Umgebung zu entdecken. Mit seiner aufgeweckten, aufmerksamen Art entgeht ihm nichts, und sein charmanter, manchmal frecher Charakter sorgt immer wieder für ein Schmunzeln. Der fröhliche und gesellige Jungkater ist sehr menschenbezogen, handzahm und verschmust. Astro ist lebhaft, verspielt und mutig, dabei aber gleichzeitig lieb, loyal und ausgesprochen zutraulich. Dank seines selbstbewussten und sozialen Wesens findet er sich schnell in neuen Situationen zurecht. Auch Tierarztbesuche meistert Astro unkompliziert und gelassen. Bei Astro wurde FIP diagnostiziert. Er befindet sich derzeit in medikamentöser Therapie. Mit anderen Katzen ist er gut verträglich und geniesst deren Gesellschaft. Für Astro wünschen wir uns ein liebevolles Zuhause in einer ländlichen Gegend, wo er nach entsprechender Eingewöhnungszeit die Möglichkeit hat, seine Abenteuerlust auch draussen auszuleben. Menschen, die ihm Aufmerksamkeit, Geborgenheit und ausreichend Beschäftigung schenken, werden in ihm einen treuen und anhänglichen Begleiter finden. Astro ist mit anderen Katzen gut verträglich und soll deshalb nicht als Einzelkatze leben. Für ihn wünschen wir uns ein Zuhause mit einem gleichaltrigen Kitten oder die Möglichkeit, dass ein passendes Gspänli aus dem Tierheim gemeinsam mit ihm ausziehen darf. So kann Astro weiterhin die Gesellschaft eines Artgenossen geniessen und gemeinsam mit seinem neuen Gspänli aufwachsen.

Size

Small

Age

Kitten · 8 months

Location

🇨🇭Basel

Shelter

Tierheim beider Basel

Living with Astro

✓Neutered

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About Astro

What life with Astro looks like

Astro is a small kitten mixed breed cat cat waiting at Tierheim beider Basel in Basel.

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 Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

Basel, Switzerland — browse more cats in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Astro, answered.

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