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Balu

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 9 years

Ich bin Balu … ein gestandener Katermann auf der Suche nach dem Glück. Das bin ich: Ich habe früher draußen gelebt, war lange Zeit sehr scheu und zurückgezogen. Hier im Tierheim lebe ich im Freigehege, und hier ist der Knoten geplatzt – ich bin jetzt viel präsenter und lasse mir auch schon streicheln. Ich bin also ein Freigeist, der auf den Geschmack der menschlichen Gesellschaft gekommen ist. Ich wünsche mir … ein liebevolles Zuhause mit Freigang/Garten in ruhiger Gegend, das mich so ankommen lässt, wie ich möchte. Ich fasse vielleicht langsamer Vertrauen, aber das Warten lohnt sich. Mein Zuhause möchte ich nicht mit anderen Katzen teilen und lieber Einzelprinz sein. Im Haushalt lebende Kinder sollten schon größer und verständig sein (ab ca. 12 Jahren). Hast du ein Plätzchen für einen Bilderbuch-Freigängerkater? Melde dich gern über das Anfrageformular für mich – ich freu mich schon.

Size
Age
Adult · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Berlin
Shelter
Tierheim Berlin
Living with Balu
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Berlin · BerlinLearn about European Shorthair

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Bringing Balu home

What you'll need for Balu in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Balu

What life with Balu looks like

Balu is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Berlin in Berlin.

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.

Berlin, Germany browse more cats in Germany.

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 Berlin 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 Berlin 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 Berlin 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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