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European Shorthair · Male

Mealtime. Hey, have you seen my white bow tie? I was wearing one earlier... oh, where have my manners gone: Balu is my name and I am usually very shy, though "usually" doesn't really apply since I've lost something, as you know. If you're here to adopt a cat: Sure, just take me with you. I am shy, but I get along with other cats, although they're not a must. But outdoor access, that's a must.

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Mahlzeit. Hör mal, hast du meine weiße Fliege gesehen? Trug vorhin noch eine… ach, wo sind meine Manieren geblieben: Balu mein Name und ich bin eigentlich sehr scheu, wobei „eigentlich“ hier nicht zählt, da ich ja was verloren habe, wie du ja weißt. Falls du hier bist um eine Katze zu adoptieren: Gerne, nimm mich einfach mit. Ich bin zwar scheu, vertrage mich aber mit anderen Katzen, wobei sie kein Muss sind. Aber Freigang, das ist ein Muss. Du solltest nur bereit sein, mit mir zu arbeiten, da ich Menschen noch kennenlernen muss, weswegen ich mich immer gerne von meiner feinsten Seite zeigen m

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Rüdersdorf bei Berlin
Shelter
Meine Katzenstation
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Cared for by Meine Katzenstation · Rüdersdorf bei BerlinLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 3 weeks 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
    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 Meine Katzenstation in Rüdersdorf bei 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.

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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. Meine Katzenstation 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 — Meine Katzenstation 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 Meine Katzenstation 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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