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Avalach

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

EKH born approx. 2022 male, neutered FIV and FelV negative indoor or outdoor Avalach was very excited and uncertain in his first days with us. He wanted attention even then, but the new situation was still not quite comfortable for him. Meanwhile, that has changed a lot: Avalach has become a real cuddly cat who loves the closeness of his humans. He hasn't become quieter, though. Somehow everyone in the room has to know: "Hello, I'm here!"

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EKH geboren ca. 2022 männlich, kastriert FIV und FelV negativ Wohnungshaltung oder Freigang Avalach war in seinen ersten Tagen bei uns noch sehr aufgeregt und unsicher. Aufmerksamkeit wollte er zwar schon damals, so ganz geheuer war ihm die neue Situation aber noch nicht. Mittlerweile hat sich das ordentlich geändert: Aus Avalach ist ein richtiger Schmusekater geworden, der die Nähe seiner Menschen liebt. Leiser ist er dabei allerdings nicht geworden. Irgendwie muss schließlich jeder im Raum erfahren: „Hallo, ich bin hier!“

Size
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Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Speyer
Shelter
Tierheim Speyer
Living with Avalach
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Tierheim Speyer · SpeyerLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Avalach home

What you'll need for Avalach in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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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
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    Covered Litter Box

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    €25–45
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    Clumping Cat Litter

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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Avalach

What life with Avalach looks like

Avalach is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierheim Speyer in Speyer.

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.

Speyer, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Avalach, answered.

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