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Bacardi

Mixed Breed · Male

European Shorthair – EKH * approx. 04/2026 – black – male – neutered Free-roaming or possibly indoor living with a secured balcony Compatible with other cats Other: Suffered a thigh bone fracture and a fracture above the knee joint In the shelter since: 08/2026 Bacardi was found on a grass strip right by the B10 highway. He was severely emaciated, and X-rays revealed that he had unfortunately sustained a thigh bone fracture and another fracture above the knee joint in one hind leg. Presumably a car hit the little guy, or he was thrown out of a vehicle. An examination at the animal clinic determined that the fractures did not need surgery at first, since Bacardi is still growing and one fracture was located directly above the growth plate. Bacardi therefore had to spend a few weeks in a cage so the bone could heal. By now Bacardi is moving around very well again, and he can climb and jump. Once he is fully grown, it will need to be checked again whether everything remains stable and whether he is coping well, or whether another operation will be necessary. Should that be the case, the shelter would of course cover the costs. Unfortunately, Bacardi is a very big scaredy-cat. Either he grew up outdoors without human contact, or he has been treated very badly by people until now. Bacardi likes to hiss and growl at people first, and he does not yet like being touched or stroked, at most only when he cannot see the hand. But as a young tomcat he is of course still very curious and playful, and he can be coaxed out well with a short play session with a feather wand, to which he is not opposed. We are sure that with a lot of attention he will soon realize he has nothing to fear and will then become a truly wonderful fellow. For Bacardi we now wish for a particularly loving and calm home without small children, with the company of a young, social cat companion from whom he can learn a bit more about being trusting and who will give him security. Whether he can go outside again on his leg remains to be seen. Because of his nervousness, however, he can also be kept in a large apartment with a well-secured balcony, with secured windows, and with the company of a young cat companion. More pictures and videos: ngg_shortcode_21_placeholder More cats can be found in the Cats section.

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Europäisch Kurzhaar – EKH * ca. 04/2026 – schwarz – männlich – kastriert Freigänger oder evtl. Wohnungshaltung mit gesichertem Balkon Verträglich mit Artgenossen Sonstiges: Hatte eine Oberschenkelfraktur und Fraktur über dem Kniegelenk im Tierheim seit: 08/2026 Bacardi wurde auf einem Grünstreifen direkt an der B10 gefunden. Er war stark abgemagert und beim Röntgen wurde festgestellt, dass er sich leider eine Oberschenkelfraktur und eine weitere Fraktur oberhalb des Kniegelenks an einem Hinterbein zugezogen hat. Vermutlich hat den kleinen Kerl ein Auto erwischt oder er wurde von Leuten aus dem Auto geworfen. Bei einer Untersuchung in der Tierklinik wurde entschieden, dass die Brüche im ersten Schritt nicht operiert werden müssen, da Bacardi sich noch im Wachstum befindet und ein Bruch sich auch direkt über der Wachstumsfuge befand. Somit musste Bacardi ein paar Wochen in einer Box verbringen, damit der Knochen heilen konnte. Inzwischen läuft Bacardi wieder sehr gut und er kann auch klettern und springen. Sobald er ausgewachsen ist, muss nochmal geschaut werden, ob alles weiterhin stabil ist und ob er gut damit klar kommt oder ob dann noch eine OP nötig sein wird. Wenn das der Fall wäre, würde hierfür selbstverständlich das Tierheim die Kosten übernehmen. Leider ist Bacardi ein ganz großer Angsthase, entweder ist er ohne Menschenkontakt draußen aufgewachsen oder er wurde bisher von Menschen sehr schlecht behandelt. Bacardi faucht und knurrt einen gerne erstmal an und anfassen oder streicheln lässt er noch nicht gern zu, höchstens dann, wenn er die Hand nicht sieht. Aber als junger Kater ist er natürlich noch total neugierig und verspielt und mit einer kleinen Spieleinheit mit dem Federwedel kann man ihn gut locken, da ist er nicht abgeneigt. Wir sind sicher, dass er mit viel Zuwendung bald merkt, dass er nichts zu befürchten hat und dann ein ganz toller Kerl wird. Für Bacardi wünschen wir uns nun ein besonders liebevolles und ruhiges Zuhause ohne Kleinkinder und mit Gesellschaft eines jungen und sozialen Artgenossen, von dem er sich noch ein bisschen was in Sachen Zutraulichkeit abschauen kann und der ihm Sicherheit gibt. Ob er mit seinem Bein wieder Freilauf bekommen kann, müssen wir noch abwarten. Aufgrund seiner Ängstlichkeit kann er aber auch in einer großen Wohnung mit gut gesichertem Balkon, mit gesicherten Fenstern und mit Gesellschaft eines jungen Artgenossen gehalten werden. Weitere Bilder und Videos: ngg_shortcode_13_placeholder Noch mehr Katzen finden Sie in der Rubrik Katzen .

Size
Large
Age
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Location
🇩🇪Göppingen
Shelter
Tierheim Göppingen
Living with Bacardi
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with kids
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Bacardi home

What you'll need for Bacardi 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
  3. 03
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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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    €30–60

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About Bacardi

What life with Bacardi looks like

Bacardi is a large adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierheim Göppingen in Göppingen.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Göppingen, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Bacardi, answered.

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