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Barock

European Shorthair · Male · Young · 2 years

Hello, I’m Baroque! I ended up at the animal shelter following an official inspection, and now I’m hoping to find a loving home where I can finally experience just how wonderful life with people can be. I’m an incredibly sweet cat who was initially a bit unsure of himself. Nevertheless, I’m wildly curious and love being everywhere—especially playing is my great passion. When I’m playing, I often completely forget about my insecurity and have so much fun! It’s likely that in my previous life, I didn’t have many positive experiences with people. That’s why I’ll need a little time to build trust. But every day, I’m making progress with my trusted humans, and now I even let myself be gently stroked. I get along well with other cats and behave very submissively toward them. Unfortunately, this sometimes means that more confident cats bully me. When I first arrived at the shelter, I was suffering from a severe case of feline upper respiratory infection. Right now, I’m symptom-free, though a bout of sniffles could return at any time. Also, I’m missing several teeth already, but that doesn’t bother me in my daily life at all. For my new home, I’d like loving and patient people who are willing to earn my trust step by step. I’m looking for a home where I can live indoors alongside a friendly, well-socialized cat—a companion I can look up to without feeling pressured or dominated. With some time, understanding, and lots of love, I’m sure I’ll show just how wonderful a friend I am. If you’d like to get to know me better, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the animal shelter. Maybe it’s exactly with you that my new chapter will begin. Your Baroque

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Hallo, ich bin Barock!Ich kam im Zuge einer behördlichen Abnahme ins Tierheim und hoffe nun auf ein liebevolles Zuhause, in dem ich endlich erfahren darf, wie schön das Leben mit Menschen sein kann.Ich bin ein unglaublich lieber Kater, der anfangs noch etwas unsicher ist. Trotzdem bin ich wahnsinnig neugierig und möchte am liebsten überall dabei sein. Besonders Spielen ist meine große Leidenschaft – dabei vergesse ich meine Unsicherheit oft ganz und habe richtig Spaß. Vermutlich habe ich in meinem bisherigen Leben nicht allzu viele gute Erfahrungen mit Menschen gemacht. Deshalb brauche ich ein wenig Zeit, um Vertrauen zu fassen. Mit meinen Bezugspersonen mache ich aber jeden Tag Fortschritte und lasse mich mittlerweile schon vorsichtig streicheln. Mit anderen Katzen komme ich gut zurecht und verhalte mich ihnen gegenüber sehr unterwürfig. Dadurch passiert es leider manchmal, dass ich von selbstbewussteren Katzen gemobbt werde. Als ich ins Tierheim kam, litt ich unter einem starken Katzenschnupfen. Derzeit bin ich symptomfrei, allerdings kann es jederzeit wieder zu einer Schnupfenepisode kommen. Außerdem habe ich FLUTD und benötige spezielles Futter für die Blase. Und mir fehlen bereits einige Zähne, was mich im Alltag aber nicht beeinträchtigt.Für mein neues Zuhause wünsche ich mir liebevolle und geduldige Menschen, die bereit sind, sich mein Vertrauen Schritt für Schritt zu verdienen. Ich suche einen Platz in Wohnungshaltung bei einer freundlichen, gut sozialisierten Katze, an der ich mich orientieren kann und die mich nicht unterdrückt. Mit etwas Zeit, Verständnis und ganz viel Liebe werde ich bestimmt zeigen, was für ein wunderbarer Freund in mir steckt.Wenn du mich kennenlernen möchtest, dann melde dich gerne im Tierheim. Vielleicht beginnt ja genau mit dir mein neues Kapitel.Dein Barock

Size
Large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇦🇹St. Pölten
Shelter
Tierschutzverein St. Pölten
Cared for by Tierschutzverein St. Pölten · St. PöltenLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Barock home

What you'll need for Barock 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
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    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 Barock

What life with Barock looks like

Barock is a large young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierschutzverein St. Pölten in St. Pölten.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Barock, answered.

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