How do I contact the shelter about Bruce?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Oelzschau handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Bruce on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Bruce if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Oelzschau 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 Bruce 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 Bruce 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 Oelzschau early rather than rehoming privately; they know Bruce 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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Bruce

European Shorthair · Male · Young · 3 years

Bruce is a true character cat with brains. The black-and-white tomcat is very food-motivated and gets excited about anything related to food. He particularly enjoys playing with intelligence toys and shows off how clever he is quickly. When meeting people, Bruce is open, curious, and friendly. He is confident and clearly shows when something doesn't suit him. With his lively nature, he brings a lot of personality and is looking for a home that appreciates his smart and active character. Bruce wishes for a home in a place suitable for apartment living with a similarly aged partner cat, where he can be kept busy and has enough opportunities for exploration and learning. If you are interested in adopting one of our cats, please send us an email with the fully completed interested party application form or contact us via our contact form for questions. Please provide a callback number. Please do not come without an appointment! Please leave this field empty. Please leave this field empty. By filling out this form, I confirm that I have read and acknowledge the privacy policy. I agree to the use of the provided data.

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Bruce befindet sich in Quarantäne Bruce ist ein echter Charakterkater mit Köpfchen. Der schwarz-weiße Kater ist sehr futtermotiviert und lässt sich für alles begeistern, was mit Essen zu tun hat. Besonders gern beschäftigt er sich dabei auch mit Intelligenzspielzeugen und zeigt schnell, wie klug er ist. Menschen gegenüber begegnet Bruce offen, neugierig und freundlich. Er ist selbstbewusst und zeigt auch deutlich, wenn ihm etwas nicht passt. Mit seiner aufgeweckten Art bringt er viel Persönlichkeit mit und sucht ein Zuhause, das seinen cleveren und aktiven Charakter zu schätzen weiß. Bruce wünscht sich ein Zuhause in Wohnungshaltung mit einer etwa gleichaltrigen Partnerkatze, in dem er beschäftigt wird und genügend Möglichkeiten zum Entdecken und Lernen bekommt. Senden Sie uns bei konkretem Interesse an einem unserer Tiere eine E-Mail mit der vollständig ausgefüllten Interessentenvoranfrage an oder kontaktieren Sie uns bei Fragen über unser Kontaktformular. Bitte geben Sie unbedingt eine Rückrufnummer an. Bitte kommen Sie nicht ohne Termin! Please leave this field empty.Please leave this field empty. Hiermit bestätige ich, dass ich die Datenschutzerklärung gelesen und zur Kenntnis genommen habe. Der Verwendung der angegebenen Daten stimme ich zu.

Size

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Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇩🇪Oelzschau

Shelter

Tierheim Oelzschau

Living with Bruce

✓Vaccinated
✕Neutered
✓Microchipped

Cared for by Tierheim Oelzschau · Oelzschau Learn about European Shorthair →

More cats in Oelzschau →More cats in Germany →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Bruce home

What you'll need for Bruce in week one.

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About Bruce

What life with Bruce looks like

Bruce is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Oelzschau in Oelzschau.

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.

Oelzschau, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Bruce, answered.

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