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Bodo

European Shorthair · Male · Kitten

Bodo is a sweet, age-appropriately developed little cat who is currently a bit reserved and takes some time to warm up to new people. When he feels unobserved, however, he shows how much joie de vivre and playfulness he has. We wish Bodo a understanding and patient home where he can build trust at his own pace. We are sure that with some time, a wonderful little family cat will develop from him. Bodo will not be placed in single housing; he is looking for a home where an age-appropriate, social kitten is waiting for him, or he can move in with a suitable cat buddy from the shelter. Both loving apartment living and later outdoor access are possible for Bodo. If you would like to get to know Bodo, please fill out our inquiry form.

DE·Show original

Bodo ist ein lieber, altersgerecht entwickelter kleiner Kater, der momentan noch etwas zurückhaltend ist und bei neuen Menschen ein wenig Zeit braucht, um aufzutauen. Wenn er sich unbeobachtet fühlt, zeigt er aber schon, wie viel Lebensfreude und Spielfreude in ihm steckt🥰Für Bodo wünschen wir uns ein verständnisvolles und geduldiges Zuhause, in dem er in seinem eigenen Tempo Vertrauen fassen darf. Wir sind sicher, dass sich mit etwas Zeit ein ganz wunderbarer kleiner Familienkater aus ihm entwickeln wird❤️Bodo wird nicht in Einzelhaltung vermittelt, er sucht ein Zuhause, in dem bereits ein altersmäßig passendes, soziales Kitten auf ihn wartet, oder er darf natürlich auch gemeinsam mit einem passenden Katzenkumpel aus dem Tierheim umziehen. Sowohl liebevolle Wohnungshaltung als auch späterer Freigang sind für Bodo möglich. Wenn Sie Bodo kennen lernen möchten, füllen Sie bitte unseren Anfragebogen aus.

Size
Small
Age
Kitten
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierhelfer Ingelheim e. V.
Living with Bodo
  • ✕Good with dogs
Cared for by Tierhelfer Ingelheim e. V. · GermanyLearn about European Shorthair →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Bodo home

What you'll need for Bodo 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 Bodo

What life with Bodo looks like

Bodo is a small puppy/kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Tierhelfer Ingelheim e. V. in Germany.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇩🇪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.

Germany, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Bodo, answered.

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