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Male · Adult · 4 years

Hello, here is the little Balu! My old owners had to surrender me unfortunately because an allergy developed. At the animal shelter, I was neutered and vaccinated, and now I am on the lookout for a new home. At first, I am still quite fearful and tend to retreat, but once I find some trust, I am happy to come out of my cave and let myself be petted loudly, purring. I also love to be brushed, and of course, I also like to play. Only when it gets too wild and loud, I prefer to hide again (for example, when the vacuum cleaner comes out!). Before, I only lived in the apartment. Now, I would like to get to know the outdoors. I am still so young and there is so much to experience out there! However, since I am still inexperienced, I can only move to a quiet area where I can also feel safe outside. I hope you will come and meet me soon at the animal shelter. Just contact the shelter and make an appointment!. This cat needs outdoor access.

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Hallo, hier ist der kleine Balu! Meine alten Besitzer mussten mich leider abgeben, weil sich eine Allergie entwickelt hat. Im Tierheim wurde ich dann kastriert und geimpft und jetzt bin ich auf der Suche nach einem neuen Zuhause. Anfangs bin ich noch ziemlich ängstlich und ziehe mich eher zurück, doch wenn ich erst mal etwas Vertrauen gefunden habe, komme ich gerne aus meiner Höhle geflitzt und lasse mich laut schnurrend durchkraulen. Bürsten finde ich auch ganz toll, und natürlich spiele ich auch gerne. Nur wenn es zu wild und laut wird, verstecke ich mich doch lieber wieder (zum Beispiel, wenn der Staubsauger rauskommt!). Früher habe ich nur in der Wohnung gelebt. Jetzt möchte ich aber gerne den Freigang kennenlernen. Ich bin noch so jung und es gibt noch so viel dort draußen zu erleben! Da ich allerdings noch unerfahren bin, kann ich nur in eine ruhige Gegend ziehen, in der ich mich auch draußen sicher fühlen kann. Ich hoffe, Ihr kommt mich bald mal besuchen und lernt mich kennen. Meldet Euch einfach im Tierheim und macht einen Termin aus! Euer Balu

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Remagen
Shelter
Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen.
Living with Balu
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
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Cared for by Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen. · Remagen

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Balu home

What you'll need for Balu 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 Balu

What life with Balu looks like

Balu is a adult cat waiting at Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen. in Remagen.

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 Balu, answered.

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