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Benno

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 11 years

Benno came as a found animal to the animal shelter. He is a small worrywart because he constantly has issues with his paw pads. Despite extensive examinations, the vet was unable to determine the cause. Benno is a dear, scruffy, older tomcat who would greatly appreciate his own cozy spot. Benno gets along very well with other cats.

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Benno kam als Fundtier ins Tierheim. Er ist ein kleines Sorgenfellchen, weil er ständig Probleme mit den Pfotenballen hat. Trotz umfangreicher Untersuchungen konnte der Tierarzt die Ursache nicht feststellen. Benno ist ein lieber, verschmuster, älterer Kater, der sich über ein eigenes Kuschelplätzhen sehr freuen würde. Benno versteht sich sehr gut mit anderen Katzen. Letschow, im Juli 2015

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇩🇪Schwaan / OT Letschow
Shelter
Kleiner Gnadenhof e.V.
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Bringing Benno home

What you'll need for Benno in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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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
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    Covered Litter Box

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    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Benno

What life with Benno looks like

Benno is a small senior mixed breed cat waiting at Kleiner Gnadenhof e.V. in Schwaan / OT Letschow.

Senior cats are the gentlest house guests: predictable, mostly silent, and grateful for a sunny windowsill. Older cats often have minor dental or kidney issues — keep an eye on water intake and weight. Many sleep eighteen hours a day and want no part of any drama.

🇩🇪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.

Schwaan / OT Letschow, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Benno, answered.

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