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Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 8 years

I am Balou and now already 8 years old. As a kitten, I was rehomed to a family suitable for apartment living. My former human dad had impulsively bought me, and the human mom there couldn't stand me at all. When the mean human mom cornered me again out of sheer fear and I tried to hide in the cat litter, disaster struck. I fought back, bit, and scratched her, and since cat bites can have serious consequences, she had to be treated in the hospital on an inpatient basis. She threatened to only come home when I moved out. So I ended up in a heap of cat misery at the new human mom's Reiterhof. At first, I was very suspicious and always afraid that I would be roughly handled again, but after some getting used to, I was finally allowed into the outdoor run. Since then, I always come back to the house, but as soon as windows or doors are closed, my panic breaks out. I want to live a free life, sometimes I even stay a few days in the woods, but when my human mom calls me, I run over. This cat needs outdoor access.

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Ich bin Balou und nun schon 8 Jahre alt. Als Katzenbaby wurde ich zu einer Familie in Wohnungshaltung vermittelt. Mein damaliger Menschenpapa hat mich unüberlegt angeschafft, und die dortige Menschenmama konnte mich überhaupt nicht leiden. Als die böse Menschenmama mich wieder einmal in die Enge getrieben hat und ich mich vor lauter Angst im Katzenklo verstecken wollte, geschah das Unglück. Ich wehrte mich, biss und kratze die Frau, und da Katzenbisse schwerwiegende Folgen haben können, musste sie stationär im Krankenhaus behandelt werden. Sie drohte damit, erst nach Hause zu kommen, wenn ich ausgezogen bin. So landete ich Häuflein Katzenelend bei der neuen Menschenmama auf den Reiterhof. Zuerst war ich sehr misstrauisch und immer voll Angst, dass ich wieder gegen meinen Willen grob gepackt werde, aber nach einiger Eingewöhnungszeit durfte ich dann endlich in den Freigang. Seitdem komme ich immer wieder ins Haus, aber sobald Fenster oder Türen geschlossen werden, bricht bei mir die Panik aus. Ich will ein freies Leben führen, manchmal wohne ich sogar ein paar Tage im Wald, aber wenn mich meine Menschenmama ruft, dann komme ich angerannt.

Size
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Ulm
Shelter
Katzenhilfe Ulm e.V.
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Cared for by Katzenhilfe Ulm e.V. · UlmLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Balou home

What you'll need for Balou 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 Balou

What life with Balou looks like

Balou is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Katzenhilfe Ulm e.V. in Ulm.

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, answered.

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