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Bijou & Diego

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

Bijou (female cat, black and white) and Diego (male cat, black) came from a household where a cat allergy was discovered. They were taken in with heavy hearts. Fortunately, they quickly adjusted to their foster home and recovered from the stress. Both are 3 years old and love to play together. They enjoy human company, can be picked up, and are very affectionate. They have mastered opening doors, which new owners should be aware of to prevent them from escaping quickly. Hiding in a closet or behind a curtain is always an adventure. They love the balcony and enjoy cat grass, catnip, or valerian. Like many cats, they dislike loud noises from the vacuum cleaner or doorbell, as well as a certain level of excitement. Diego is a bit reserved, only when it comes to food and play. During the day, he likes to curl up somewhere. In the evening, he becomes more active and playful. He is affectionate when approached. He chases everything that is thrown for him. Bijou is the more active one. She quickly becomes trusting, is clever, curious, and loves exploring. She enjoys looking out the window and chattering when she sees birds. She is very affectionate, comes to cuddle, and likes to lie in bed with her/his human at night. She also greets her/his human at the front door. Notes: Bijou has a few scratches on her ears that are already healing well. She also wore a collar, which has been removed. The resulting abrasion is also healing. Diego still needs to take a diuretic for about 8 weeks due to his castration, which is mixed into his food and well tolerated. What Bijou and Diego want: a quiet and loving home with fun to play, a view out the window, and definitely a balcony. They are not outdoor cats, but a secure outdoor access to the garden can be considered. Otherwise, they are pure indoor cats and will only be adopted together. Both are vaccinated, spayed, and microchipped. Contact persons: Pauline + Jill

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Ein tolles Geschwisterduo sucht ihr Zuhause Bijou (Kätzin, schw.-weiß) und Diego (Kater, schwarz) kamen aus einem Haushalt zu uns, wo leider eine Katzenhaar-Allergie festgestellt wurde. Schweren Herzens wurden sie in unsere Obhut übergeben. Auf der Pflegestelle haben sie sich zum Glück sehr schnell zurecht gefunden und konnten sich vom Stress erholen. Beide sind 3 Jahre alt und spielen viel und gern zusammen. Sie mögen die Gesellschaft ihrer/s Menschen, lassen sich dazu auch hochnehmen und sind sehr verschmust. Die Türen öffnen haben sie sich angeeignet, worauf die neuen Besitzer genau achten sollten, um ein schnelles entwischen zu vemeiden. Verstecken im Schrank oder hinter einem Vorhang ist stets ein Abenteuer. Sie lieben den Balkon und Katzengras und Katzenminze oder Baldrian ist ein absolutes Muss. Wie viele Katzen mögen auch sie die Lautstärke vom Staubsauger oder der Klingel nicht so besonders wie auch eine gewisse Hektik. Diego ist etwas zurückhaltend, nur beim Futter und spielen nicht. Tagsüber verkuschelt er sich gern irgendwo. Abends wird er aktiv und verspielter. Er ist verschmust, wenn man auf ihn zukommt. Er jagt allem hinterher was man für ihn wirft. Bijou ist die aktivere. Sie wird schnell zutraulich, ist pfiffig, neugierig und erkundungsfreudig. Sie schaut gern durchs Fenster und schnattert, wenn sie Vögel sieht. Sie ist sehr verschmust, kommt zum kuscheln und liegt gern abends mit im Bett. Auch begrüßt sie ihre/n Mensch/en an der Eingangstür. Hinweise: Bijou hat ihre Kratzwunden an den Ohren sowie die Schürfwunden am Hals von einem Halsband gut überstanden. Auch Diego geht es gut nach der Kastration. Was sich Bijou und Diego wünschen: ein ruhiges und liebevolles Zuhause mit Spaß am Spielen, den Fensterblick und auf jeden Fall einen Balkon. Sie sind keine Freigänger, doch ein gesicherter Freigang in den Garten kann in Betracht gezogen werden. Sie sind ansonsten reine Wohnungskatzen und werden auch nur zusammen vermittelt. Beide sind geimpft, kastriert, gechippt. Ansprechpartnerinnen Pauline + Jill

Size
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Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Hannover
Shelter
Katzenhilfe Hannover e.V.
Living with Bijou & Diego
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✕Good with cats
Cared for by Katzenhilfe Hannover e.V. · HannoverLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Bijou & Diego home

What you'll need for Bijou & Diego 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 Bijou & Diego

What life with Bijou & Diego looks like

Bijou & Diego is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Katzenhilfe Hannover e.V. in Hannover.

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.

Hannover, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Bijou & Diego, answered.

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