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Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Hello, I am Babby. I am a young tomcat, about 1.5 years old, and I've been in the animal shelter since my kittenhood. I am shy, very cautious, and need time to build trust with people. I prefer to observe first from a safe distance before I let someone in – but if you have patience, you'll see how affectionate and loyal I can be. Although I am a bit reserved, there is a small secret: I am easily bribed with food. The right kind of delicious food will bring me closer, reduce my shyness a little, and even make me purr. So you can slowly see how much heart I have. I love to explore my surroundings, hide in quiet spots, and then suddenly appear when I feel safe. I am not an intrusive tomcat, but curious enough to discover the beautiful things in life – cuddles, a soft spot to sleep, or a treat that someone gently offers me. I wish for a home where patience and calm are taken for granted. A safe place where I can thaw at my own pace would be the best. Perhaps a quiet farm with retreat possibilities would also be interesting – as long as I have control over my little domain. Whoever gives me the chance to win their heart will get a particularly loyal, gentle, and clever tomcat. I am cautious, yes, but who gives me time will experience that patience pays off more than you can imagine – and that a little bit of food can work wonders. Maybe you are exactly the person where I finally arrive and my shyness slowly fades away.

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Hallo, ich bin Babby. Ich bin ein junger Kater, etwa 1,5 Jahre alt, und ich sitze schon seit meiner Kittenzeit im Tierheim. Ich bin scheu, sehr vorsichtig und brauche meine Zeit, um Vertrauen zu Menschen zu fassen. Ich beobachte lieber erst aus sicherer Entfernung, bevor ich mich auf jemanden einlasse – aber wenn du Geduld hast, zeige ich dir, wie liebevoll und treu ich sein kann. Auch wenn ich etwas zurückhaltend bin, gibt es ein kleines Geheimnis: Ich bin leicht bestechlich mit Futter. Richtig leckeres Futter bringt mich dazu, mich zu nähern, meine Scheu ein Stück weit abzulegen und sogar ein wenig zu schnurren. So kannst du langsam sehen, wie viel Herz in mir steckt. Ich liebe es, meine Umgebung zu erkunden, mich an ruhigen Plätzen zu verstecken und dann plötzlich aufzutauchen, wenn ich mich sicher fühle. Ich bin kein aufdringlicher Kater, aber neugierig genug, um die schönen Dinge des Lebens zu entdecken – Streicheleinheiten, ein weiches Plätzchen zum Schlafen oder ein Leckerli, das man mir vorsichtig reicht. Ich wünsche mir ein Zuhause, in dem Geduld und Ruhe selbstverständlich sind. Ein sicherer Ort, an dem ich in meinem eigenen Tempo auftauen kann, wäre für mich das Größte. Vielleicht ist ein ruhiger Hof mit Rückzugsmöglichkeiten auch interessant – solange ich die Kontrolle über mein kleines Reich habe. Wer mir die Chance gibt, sein Herz zu gewinnen, bekommt einen besonders treuen, sanften und cleveren Kater. Ich bin vorsichtig, ja, aber wer mir Zeit gibt, wird erleben, dass sich Geduld mehr als lohnt – und dass ein wenig Futter Wunder wirken kann. Vielleicht bist du genau die Person, bei der ich endlich ankomme und meine Scheu nach und nach ablege.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Marktoberdorf
Shelter
Tierheim Marktoberdorf
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Bringing Babby home

What you'll need for Babby 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 Babby

What life with Babby looks like

Babby is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierheim Marktoberdorf in Marktoberdorf.

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 Babby, answered.

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