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Balu

Norwegian Forest Cat · Male · Adult · 6 years

Balu Balu is a 6-year-old Norwegian Mix. The nearly 8-kilo tomcat is accustomed to husbandry in the house with a secured balcony and is looking for a sensitive Forever Home with childless people where it can have a bit more peace. The surrender was due to a very frequently occurring problem: stress-induced incontinence as a result of the birth of a new addition to the family. For three years, Balu withdrew, clearly showing his displeasure through deposits outside the litter box and that he has nothing to do with the family's little girl. The decision to part ways with him was far from easy for the family. At our animal shelter, Balu shows a relaxed and cuddly demeanor after an initial period of shyness, with no signs of incontinence from the very first day.

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Balu Balu ist ein 6 Jahre alter Norweger Mix. Der knapp acht Kilo schwere Kater ist Haltung im Haus mit gesichertem Balkon gewöhnt, sucht ein einfühlsames Für-Immer-Zuhause bei kinderlosen Menschen, wo es etwas ruhiger hergeht. Die Abgabe war bedingt durch ein sehr häufig vorkommendes Problem: Stressbedingte Unsauberkeit als Nachwuchs zur Welt kam. Drei Jahre lang zog sich Balu zurück, zeigte durch Hinterlassenschaften ausserhalb der Toilette mehr als deutlich seinen Unmut, und dass er mit der kleinen Tochter der Familie nichts zu tun haben will. Die Entscheidung sich von ihm zu trennen, fiel der Familie alles andere als leicht. Bei uns im Tierheim zeigt sich Balu nach anfänglicher Schüchternheit entspannt und verschmust, es sind vom ersten Tag an keinerlei Anzeichen von Unsauberkeit zu erkennen. Balu kann zu den

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Passau
Shelter
Tierheim Passau
Living with Balu
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Passau · PassauLearn about Norwegian Forest Cat

Listed 2 months 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 norwegian forest cat cat waiting at Tierheim Passau in Passau.

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 Passau 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 Passau 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 Passau 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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