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Balu und Gizmo

Mixed Breed Cat · Male

We are Balu and Gizmo, three and four years old. We used to live with our family, but suddenly everything changed... Twins were born and we have to admit - things have been quite chaotic since then. Two babies at once, a lot to do, little sleep and a completely new family routine. Our humans still loved us, but unfortunately, there was less and less time for us. Eventually, it was decided with a heavy heart that it would be better for us to find a new home where there would be enough time for us again. So we moved to the cat house of the Hallein animal shelter and are now waiting for our new family. We are indoor cats, but we absolutely want a secure balcony. There we would like to lie in the sun, breathe fresh air, watch birds and just get a little bit of what's happening outside. And because we have always belonged together, we would also like to continue going through life together, so we will only be placed together. We are spayed, vaccinated and microchipped and are ready for our new start at any time.

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Wir sind Balu und Gizmo, drei und vier Jahre alt. Bisher haben wir gemeinsam mit unserer Familie gelebt doch plötzlich wurde alles anders....Zwillinge wurden geboren und wir müssen zugeben - seitdem war bei uns ganz schön was los. Zwei Babys gleichzeitig, viel zu tun, wenig Schlaf und ein völlig neuer Familienalltag. Unsere Menschen hatten uns natürlich weiterhin lieb, aber die Zeit für uns wurde leider immer weniger. Irgendwann wurde schweren Herzens entschieden, dass es für uns besser ist, ein neues Zuhause zu finden, in dem wieder genügend Zeit für uns da ist. So sind wir ins Katzenhaus des Tierheims Hallein gezogen und warten nun auf unsere neue Familie. Wir sind reine Wohnungskater, einen gesicherten Balkon wünschen wir uns aber unbedingt. Dort möchten wir in der Sonne liegen, frische Luft schnuppern, Vögel beobachten und einfach ein bisschen mitbekommen, was draußen passiert. Und weil wir schon immer zusammengehört haben, möchten wir auch weiterhin gemeinsam durchs Leben gehen, wir werden daher nur zusammen vermittelt. Wir sind kastriert, geimpft und gechippt und jederzeit bereit für unser en Neuanfang.

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🇦🇹Hallein
Shelter
Tierheim Hallein
Living with Balu und Gizmo
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
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Bringing Balu und Gizmo home

What you'll need for Balu und Gizmo in week one.

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    €18–25
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    Clumping Cat Litter

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About Balu und Gizmo

What life with Balu und Gizmo looks like

Balu und Gizmo is a adult mixed breed cat cat waiting at Tierheim Hallein in Hallein.

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 Austria

Austrian shelters follow the federal Tierschutzgesetz framework: adopters sign a Schutzvertrag (protection contract) committing to the animal's welfare. Spay/neuter, microchip, and vaccinations are included; fees typically range €150–€350.

Hallein, Austria — browse more cats in Austria.

Frequently asked

Adopting Balu und Gizmo, answered.

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