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Balisto

Mixed Breed · Male

European Shorthair – EKH * approx. 2024 – black with white markings – male – neutered free-roaming cat, compatible with other animals. Other: had a thigh fracture on the right hind leg. At the shelter since: 05/2026 Balisto apparently lived for quite some time as an unneutered stray near a allotment garden complex, where he was looked after. When he was then one day severely limping and very frightened, he was brought to us at the shelter about two weeks later, after he could finally be secured. The finder suspected that the injury had been inflicted deliberately by a human. X-rays revealed that Balisto had sustained a thigh fracture in his right hind leg, and the leg was then operated on at the clinic on 15.5.26. Balisto received a plate and a pin for bone fixation, and was not allowed to jump or put excessive weight on the leg until the end of July so that everything could heal properly. Follow-up examinations at the clinic showed that everything had healed very well, but that the plate and a screw sitting quite close to the joint were apparently bothering him, and he therefore continued to show lameness in the operated leg. For this reason, Balisto underwent a second operation on 22.9.26, in which the plate was removed completely. The pin remains in the bone and does not need to be removed. Until early/mid November, Balisto is now housed again in a room without climbing or jumping opportunities; after that, he may move back into the cat room with his buddies. Balisto was initially very fearful and prickly, but this settled completely after a few weeks. He has since become a really wonderful, affectionate and playful tomcat. Toward strangers he is sometimes reserved and cautious at first, which is why he is looking for a quiet place with people who have cat experience. He is very fond of other cats, but unfortunately older cats like to bully him. He would therefore ideally get the company of a younger, very sociable cat companion. Since he was a free-roamer, after a longer adjustment period he should also be given access to outdoor space in a very quiet outskirts location, where he can come and go on his own. Balisto is now eagerly waiting for his very own people! Further pictures and videos: ngg_shortcode_27_placeholder More cats can be found in the Cats section.

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Europäisch Kurzhaar – EKH * ca. 2024 – schwarz mit weißen Abzeichen – männlich – kastriert Freigänger Verträglich mit manchen Artgenossen, eher Einzelkatze Sonstiges: Hatte Oberschenkelfraktur am rechten Hinterbein, gut verheilt im Tierheim seit: 05/2026 Balisto hielt sich wohl schon längere Zeit als unkastrierter Streuner bei einer Kleingartenanlage auf und wurde dort versorgt. Als er dann eines Tages stark humpelte und sehr verängstigt war, wurde er zu uns ins Tierheim gebracht nachdem er ca. zwei Wochen später gesichert werden konnte. Die Finderin äußerte den Verdacht, dass ihm die Verletzung absichtlich von einem Menschen zugefügt wurde. Röntgenbilder hatten ergeben, dass Balisto sich eine Oberschenkelfraktur am rechten Hinterbein zugezogen hat und das Bein wurde dann am 15.5.26 in der Klinik operiert. Balisto hatte eine Platte und einen Pin zur Knochenfixierung rein bekommen und durfte bis Ende Juli nicht springen und das Bein nicht übermäßig belasten, damit alles gut verheilen konnte. Kontrolluntersuchungen in der Klinik hatten ergeben, dass alles sehr gut verheilt war, dass ihn aber die Platte und eine recht nah am Gelenk sitzende Schraube wohl störte und er deshalb weiterhin Lahmheit auf dem operierten Bein zeigte. Aus diesem Grund wurde Balisto am 22.9.26 nun nochmals operiert, die Platte wurde komplett entfernt, der Pin ist aber im Knochen verblieben und muss auch nicht entfernt werden. Bis Anfang/Mitte November ist Balisto nun wieder in einem Zimmer ohne Kletter- und Springmöglichkeit untergebracht, danach darf er wieder ins Katzenzimmer zu seinen Kumpels ziehen. Balisto war anfangs sehr ängstlich und misstrauisch, was sich aber nach ein paar Wochen komplett gelegt hat. Inzwischen ist Balisto ein ganz toller, liebesbedürftiger und verspielter Kater geworden. Fremden gegenüber ist er anfangs manchmal zurückhaltend und vorsichtig, weshalb er ein ruhiges Plätzchen bei Menschen mit Katzenerfahrung sucht. Anfangs war er immer sehr erfreut, wenn er andere Katzen gesehen hat. Leider wurde er in einem Zimmer dann von einem anderen Kater gemobbt, so dass wir ihn in ein anderes Zimmer zu sehr sozialen Katzen umsetzen musste. Leider zeigt sich Balisto dort nur sehr dominant, jagt die anderen und alle haben nun Angst vor ihm. Deshalb suchen wir nun eher ein neues Zuhause als Einzelkatze für ihn. Da er Freigänger war, sollte er nach einer längeren Eingewöhnungszeit auch wieder Freilaufmöglichkeit in sehr ruhiger Ortsrandlage bekommen und dort auch selbständig rein und raus können. Balisto wartet nun sehr sehnsüchtig auf seine richtigen Menschen! Weitere Bilder und Videos: ngg_shortcode_19_placeholder Noch mehr Katzen finden Sie in der Rubrik Katzen .

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🇩🇪Göppingen
Shelter
Tierheim Göppingen
Living with Balisto
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with cats
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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Balisto home

What you'll need for Balisto in week one.

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  1. 01
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    Feliway Calming Spray

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    Clumping Cat Litter

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    Litter Scoop + Stand

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Balisto

What life with Balisto looks like

Balisto is an 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 Balisto, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Balisto?
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 Balisto on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Balisto 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 Balisto 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 Balisto 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 Balisto 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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