Not confirmed since October 30, 2026

Benny

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Benny is still anxious. However, he is now beginning to make contact with people. He comes from a litter of kittens raised among feral cats, so he gets along very well with other cats. It will still take some time, but Benny is on a good path to becoming a well-adjusted outdoor cat. Name: Benny Age: born approx. 2022 Sex: Male Other: neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, dewormed/deflead

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Benny ist noch ängstlich. Er nimmt mittlerweile aber schon Kontakt zum Menschen auf. Er stammt aus einem Katzennest und versteht sich daher sehr gut mit anderen Katzen. Es wird noch etwas Zeit benötigen aber Benny ist auf einem guten weg ein ordentlicher Freigänger zu werden. Name: BennyAlter: ca. 2022 geboren. Geschlecht: MännlichSonstiges: kastriert, gechipt, geimpft, entwurmt/-floht

Size

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Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇩🇪Pirna

Shelter

Tierheim Pirna

Living with Benny

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped

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Bringing Benny home

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About Benny

What life with Benny looks like

Benny is an adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierheim Pirna in Pirna.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Benny, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Benny?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Pirna handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Benny on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Benny if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Pirna 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Benny 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 Benny 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 Pirna early rather than rehoming privately; they know Benny 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.