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Barky

Male · Young · 2 years

Barky is a very special cat. He was given up because he would attack his owner repeatedly. He was relatively resistant to advice and lost his home as a result. Here at the shelter, Barky behaves impeccably, is affectionate and friendly, but here he is not the boss of the house and has to share his room with various other cats.We think that Barky would benefit from outdoor access. This way he could exert himself, climb up and down trees and then come home completely relaxed. We are looking for people with cat experience without children and a home in a traffic-calmed area for the beautiful red tomcat.

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Barky ist ein ganz besonderer Typ. Er wurde abgegeben, weil er seine Besitzerin immer wieder angriff. Er war relativ beratungsresistent und verlor dadurch sein Zuhause. Bei uns benimmt er sich vorbildlich, ist lieb und freundlich. Hier ist er jedoch nicht der Chef im Haus und muss sein Zimmer mit verschiedenen Artgenossen teilen.Wir wünschen uns für ihn ein schönes Zuhause in Wohnungshaltung mit gesichertem Balkon. Da er sehr sozial ist, könnte er gerne zu einer netten Katze ziehen. Wir suchen für den schönen roten Kater Menschen mit Katzenerfahrung, die keine Kinder haben.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Bergheim
Shelter
Tierheim Bergheim
Living with Barky
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Bergheim · Bergheim

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Barky home

What you'll need for Barky 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 Barky

What life with Barky looks like

Barky is a young adult cat waiting at Tierheim Bergheim in Bergheim.

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.

Bergheim, Germany browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Barky, answered.

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