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Benni

European Shorthair · Male

Hello Benni, my story is a bit longer ago... Last year, I was taken care of by a very nice woman who thought I was injured. In reality, I have an old fracture in my hind leg, which doesn't bother me much. At some point, I ended up at the Cat Station, where I sometimes made the caregivers a bit afraid, as I behaved quite unpredictably. But honestly, it's also difficult when you have little space and don't know the people. Later, I moved back to the woman who found me, and I actually really liked her!

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Hallo der Benni, meine Geschichte ist schon etwas länger her… Letztes Jahr wurde ich von einer sehr netten Frau umsorgt, die dachte, ich sei verletzt, tatsächlich habe ich einen alten Bruch im Hinterbein, der stört mich aber nicht weiter. Irgendwann bin ich dann in der Katzenstation gelandet, wo ich den Pflegern teilweise Angst gemacht habe, da ich mich ziemlich unberechenbar verhalten habe. Aber ganz ehrlich ist es auch schwierig, wenn man nur wenig Platz hat & die Leute nicht kennt. Später zog ich dann zu der Frau, die mich gefunden hat & tatsächlich mochte ich sie wirklich gern! Ich liebte

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Rüdersdorf bei Berlin
Shelter
Meine Katzenstation
Cared for by Meine Katzenstation · Rüdersdorf bei BerlinLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Benni home

What you'll need for Benni 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 Benni

What life with Benni looks like

Benni is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Meine Katzenstation in Rüdersdorf bei Berlin.

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.

Rüdersdorf bei Berlin, Germany browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Benni, answered.

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