Not confirmed since October 25, 2026

Balu

Mixed Breed · Male

I am Herr Schnurr 🥰 My real name is Balu 😊But I am just a total Schnurrkater🙃When you just stand in front of me and look at me, I already start waiting to be petted 😍So my new humans should plan enough time for that 😊And that brings us to the topic...I am looking for my forever home 🏡🍀I am an open and accessible cat and I must admit that I have fallen in love with the shy Elodie 😍I would like to start my forever life with her ❤️🍀We can live in apartment with balcony, or go outside in a very quiet residential area 🥰Who is looking for 2 beautiful roommates and is also patient to give Elodie time to warm up, please contact me by mail: Hopefully soon, your Balu ❤️ (The description of me is just a snapshot from the shelter life. I can also develop differently in my new home.) Please read our adoption criteria in advance: Adoption criteria - Tierschutzverein Wetzlar und Umgebung e.V. (tierheim-wetzlar.de) Animal species:Cat. Breed:EKHBorn on:01.09.24. Color:Black. Gender:MaleIn the shelter since:25.09.26Release reason:Found animalAdoption status:Adoptable. Neutered/Unneutered:NeuteredIndoor/Outdoor cat:Indoor cat / Outdoor catNo emergency:NoEmergency:Not yet adopted

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Hallo, ich bin Herr Schnurr 🥰 Mein richtiger Name ist Balu 😊Aber ich bin einfach ein totaler Schnurrkater🙃Wenn man nur vor mir steht und mich anschaut, fange ich schon an und warte darauf geschmust zu werden 😍Also dafür sollten meine neuen Menschen schon ordentlich Zeit einplanen 😊Und da wären wir beim Thema….Ich suche mein Fürimmerzuhause 🏡🍀Ich bin ein offener und zugänglicher Kater und ich muss gestehen, dass ich mich in die schüchterne Elodie verliebt habe 😍Ich möchte gerne mit ihr zusammen ins Fürimmerzuhause starten ❤️🍀Wir können in Wohnungshaltung mit Balkon leben, oder in einer ganz ruhigen Wohngegend in den Freigang gehen 🥰Wer 2 hübsche Mitbewohner sucht und zudem noch geduldig ist, um Elodie Zeit zum Auftauen zu geben, meldet Euch per Mail: Bis hoffentlich ganz bald, Euer Balu ❤️ (Die Beschreibung von mir ist nur eine Momentaufnahme aus dem Tierheimalltag. Ich kann mich im neuen Zuhause auch ganz anders entwickeln.) Bitte lest vorab bei uns auf der Homepage die Vermittlungskriterien: Vermittlungskriterien – Tierschutzverein Wetzlar und Umgebung e.V. (tierheim-wetzlar.de) Tierart:Katze. Rasse:EKHGeboren am:01.09.24. Farbe:schwarz. Geschlecht:MännlichIm Tierheim seit:25.09.26Abgabegrund:FundtierVermittlungsstatus:Vermittelbar. Kastriert/Unkastriert:Kastriert Freigänger/Wohnungskatze:Wohnungskatze / FreigängerNotfall:NeinVermittelt am:Noch nicht vermittelt

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🇩🇪Wetzlar

Shelter

Tierheim Wetzlar

Living with Balu

✓Neutered

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About Balu

What life with Balu looks like

Balu is an adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierheim Wetzlar in Wetzlar.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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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 Wetzlar 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 Wetzlar 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
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 Wetzlar 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.