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Balou &#038

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Balou and Tiger were born on 05.03.2025 and are two closely bonded brothers. They have spent their entire lives together and should therefore remain together in the future. Both cats are friendly, lively and people-oriented. They enjoy contact with their humans and like to be stroked and cuddled. At the same time, they are active for their age and enjoy activity and shared activities. Balou is a Blue Shaded Tabby, Tiger a Red Shaded Tabby. Both are neutered and were vaccinated once on 21.07.2025. They are kept as pure indoor cats. Currently, only Balou or Tiger is chipped; the cat that has not yet been chipped will receive the transponder as part of the

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Balou und Tiger sind am 05.03.2025 geboren und zwei eng miteinander verbundene Brüder. Sie haben bisher ihr gesamtes Leben gemeinsam verbracht und sollen daher auch künftig zusammenbleiben. Beide Kater sind freundlich, aufgeweckt und menschenbezogen. Sie genießen den Kontakt zu ihren Menschen und lassen sich gerne streicheln und kuscheln. Gleichzeitig sind sie altersentsprechend aktiv und freuen sich über Beschäftigung und gemeinsame Aktivitäten. Balou ist ein Blue Shaded Tabby , Tiger ein Red Shaded Tabby . Beide sind kastriert und wurden am 21.07.2025 einmalig geimpft. Sie werden als reine Wohnungskatzen gehalten. Aktuell ist nur Balou oder Tiger gechippt; der jeweils noch nicht gechipte Kater erhält den Transponder im Rahmen der

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Gangelt
Shelter
Katzenrettung Gangelt e.V.
Living with Balou &#038
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Katzenrettung Gangelt e.V. · GangeltLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Balou &#038 home

What you'll need for Balou &#038 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
    Editor's pick

    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 Balou &#038

What life with Balou &#038 looks like

Balou &#038 is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Katzenrettung Gangelt e.V. in Gangelt.

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 Balou &#038, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Balou &#038?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Katzenrettung Gangelt e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Balou &#038 on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Balou &#038 if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Katzenrettung Gangelt 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 Balou &#038 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 Balou &#038 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 Katzenrettung Gangelt e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Balou &#038 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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