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Axel

Mixed Breed Cat · Male

Axel was named by his Romanian rescuer with deliberation. He is inspired by the German word "Achse" because the axle under the freight trains was the only place where the cat could feel safe. Whenever the dominant cat from the group of station cats attacked him, Axel climbed onto the axle between the train wheels and hid there until the danger passed. His name is a silent reminder, both of his past and how far he has come. Axel was born on a freight station near Bucharest, where freight trains constantly came and went. The colony was dominated by a large, extremely dominant FIV-positive cat. From a young age, Axel was repeatedly attacked. He never fought back and never challenged the other cat. He just tried to flee. These repeated bite wounds are likely the reason he became FIV-positive. Every day, when the caretaker came to feed the colony and called his name, he would quietly emerge from under the trains to eat before hiding again. When the caretaker finally rescued Axel using a live trap, his fur smelled of train grease and oil because he had spent so much of his life under the trains. Despite everything he has been through, Axel is incredibly gentle and polite. He has a lovable, innocent nature. He remained calm in the unfamiliar live trap and continued to eat gratefully. He trusted and remained confident. Axel is generally a calm representative of his kind, he has a stoic composure and a low energy level, he doesn't get startled, but remains always waiting. In critical situations, he leaves. Axel has come to appreciate the friendly proximity of his caretaker. He has become familiar with the everyday situations in her home and is now ready to spend his life in a stress-free household, with a secure balcony, preferably with another social FIV-positive cat. Axel can, despite his FIV disease, reach a high cat age with good care. Who would like to take this quiet, balanced and level-headed cat into their heart and protect him? 💙 Please note: The feedback from the foster homes reflects the current behavior of the cats here.

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Beschreibung Unsere Tierschützerinnen berichten: sein Name Axel wurde von seiner rumänischen Retterin mit Bedacht gewählt. Er ist vom deutschen Wort „Achse" inspiriert, denn die Achse unter den Güterzügen war der einzige Ort, an dem der Kater sich sicher fühlen konnte. Immer wenn der dominante Kater aus der Gruppe der Bahnhofskatzen ihn angriff, kletterte Axel auf die Achse zwischen den Zugrädern und versteckte sich dort, bis die Gefahr vorüber war. Sein Name ist eine stille Erinnerung, sowohl an seine Vergangenheit als auch daran, wie weit er es gebracht hat.Axel wurde auf einem Güterbahnhof in der Nähe von Bukarest geboren, wo ständig Güterzüge ein- und ausfuhren. Die Kolonie wurde von einem großen, äußerst dominanten FIV-positiven Kater beherrscht. Schon von klein auf wurde Axel immer wieder angegriffen. Er wehrte sich nie und forderte den anderen Kater auch nicht heraus. Er versuchte nur zu fliehen. Diese wiederholten Bisswunden sind sehr wahrscheinlich der Grund, warum er FIV-positiv wurde.Jeden Tag, wenn die Tierschützerin kam, um die Kolonie zu füttern und seinen Namen rief, kam er leise unter den Zügen hervor, um zu essen, bevor er sich wieder versteckte. Als die Tierschützerin Axel mithilfe einer Lebendfalle schließlich retten konnte, roch sein Fell nach Eisenbahnfett und Öl, weil er so viel Zeit seines Lebens unter den Zügen verbracht hatte.Trotz allem, was er durchgemacht hat, ist Axel unglaublich sanft und höflich. Er hat ein liebenswertes, unschuldiges Wesen. Er blieb ruhig in der für ihn fremdartigen Lebendfalle sitzen und aß weiter dankbar seine karge Mahlzeit. Er vertraute und blieb zuversichtlich. Axel ist insgesamt ein ruhiger Vertreter seiner Art, er verfügt über eine stoische Gelassenheit und ein niedriges Energielevel, er erschrickt nicht, sondern bleibt stets abwartend. In kritischen Situationen geht er davon. Axel hat die freundliche Nähe zu seiner Tierschützerin schätzen gelernt. Er hat sich mit den Alltagssituationen in ihrem Zuhause vertraut gemacht und ist nun bereit sein Leben in einem stressfreien Haushalt, mit gesicherten Balkon, vorzugsweise mit einer anderen sozialen FIV-positiven Katze, zu verbringen. Axel kann, trotz seiner FIV-Erkrankung, bei guter Pflege ein hohes Katzenalter erreichen. Wer möchte diesen stillen, ausgeglichenen und besonnenen Kater in sein Herz schließen und beschützen?💙 Bitte beachten Sie:Die Rückmeldungen der Pflegestellen spiegeln das aktuelle Verhalten der hier zur

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierischgeholfen e.V.
Cared for by Tierischgeholfen e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed Cat

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Axel home

What you'll need for Axel 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 Axel

What life with Axel looks like

Axel is a large adult mixed breed cat cat waiting at Tierischgeholfen e.V. in Germany.

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 Axel, answered.

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