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Bounce

Male · 2 years

Prerequisite: Apartment with secured balcony. This is Bounce. After my finders simply kept me for a few weeks, I was then brought to the animal shelter. It turned out that I couldn't really urinate, and that apparently was the reason for my discovery. My owner never got in touch again. Here, I was first treated, and an operation was also performed. I suffer from bladder stones (Struvite) and require special food. Here, I still show myself to be very shy and reserved, and you will need a bit of patience with me. A quiet and social feline companion, I believe, would be suitable for me. So, do you want to get to know me?

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Voraussetzung: Wohnung mit gesichertem Balkon. Der Bounce hier. Nachdem meine Finder mich einige Wochen einfach behalten haben, bin ich dann zum Tierheim gebracht worden. Hier stellte sich heraus, dass ich gar nicht Pipi machen konnte und das anscheinend der Grund meines Auffindens war. Mein Besitzer hat sich nie wieder gemeldet. Hier wurde ich dann erst einmal behandelt und eine Operation wurde dann auch noch durchgeführt. Ich leide unter Blasengrieß (Struvit) und benötige ein spezielles Futter. Hier zeige ich mich noch sehr schüchtern und zurückhaltend und du brauchst schon ein wenig Geduld mit mir. Ein ganz ruhiger und sozialer Katerkumpel käme, glaube ich, für mich schon infrage. Na, willst du mich einmal kennenlernen?

Size
Medium
Age
2 years
Location
🇩🇪Essen
Shelter
Tierheim Essen
Living with Bounce
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✕Has special needs
Cared for by Tierheim Essen · Essen

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Bounce home

What you'll need for Bounce 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 Bounce

What life with Bounce looks like

Bounce is a medium-sized adult cat waiting at Tierheim Essen in Essen.

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.

Note from the shelter: Bladder stones (struvite) requiring special diet, secured balcony required

🇩🇪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.

Essen, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Bounce, answered.

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