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Bruno

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

As the saying goes, "An emergency rarely comes alone." After Notfellchen Prinz had just moved in with us, another request for help arrived. For months, a young tomcat with an injury on its paw had been roaming the village. A visit to a veterinarian revealed that there was nothing that could be done. A kind animal lover couldn't accept this and asked us for help. When I first saw the young tomcat, I was stunned. A huge bleeding growth on its paw was clearly visible. It was obvious that the animal was in pain. Immediately, we went to our veterinary practice and introduced the tomcat. There, the paw was x-rayed, a cell sample taken, and sent to the lab for clarification. A blood test was also performed, and as expected, there were very high levels of inflammatory cells. Now we had to wait. What would the results show? In the worst case, the amputation of the paw was necessary, because the removal of such a large growth could hardly be closed again, and a skin transplant is extremely difficult and often not successful. The dear young tomcat had no idea about any of this and was happy to be able to stay in our warm quarantine. Life on the street in this condition had taken a lot out of him. After five days, the results finally arrived, and to our great horror, it was announced that it was a malignant tumor. The only possible treatment would be the amputation of the leg. After such news, you have to take a moment and words fail you. The question arises of what one can demand from an old animal or not. Another option would be to have him euthanized. But he is so kind and has been fighting for so long... We have decided to give him the chance for a life with three legs. His previous suffering should not have been in vain. Tomorrow is the day... A poor little soft-pawed creature!!!! It makes you angry again at the people who just watched...

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Wie heißt es doch so schön: „Ein Notfall kommt selten allein“. Nachdem Notfellchen Prinz gerade bei uns eigezogen war kam schon die nächste Bitte um Hilfe. Schon seit Monaten läuft im Ort ein Katerchen mit einer Verletzung an der Pfote umher. Eine Vorstellung bei einer Tierärztin ergab, dass man da nichts machen kann. Eine Tierfreundin konnte sich damit nicht abfinden und bat uns um Hilfe. Als ich das Katerchen zum ersten Mal erblickte, stockte mir der Atem. Eine riesige blutende Wucherung an seiner Pfote war sichtbar. Dass das Tier unter Schmerzen litt war offensichtlich. Sofort suchten wir unsere Tierarztpraxis auf und stellten den Kater vor. Dort wurde die Pfote geröntgt, eine Zellprobe entnommen und an das Labor – zwecks Klärung – geschickt. Es erfolgte auch eine Blutuntersuchung und wie erwartet waren die Entzündungszellen sehr hoch vorhanden. Nun hieß es warten. Was wir der Befund ergeben? Im schlimmsten Fall droht die Amputation der Pfote, denn die Entfernung einer so großflächigen Wucherung kann kaum wieder verschlossen werden und eine Hauttransplantation ist äußerst schwierig und oft nicht erfolgreich. Von all dem ahnte das liebe Katerchen nichts und war glücklich, in unserer warmen Quarantäne sein zu dürfen. Das Leben auf der Straße in diesem Zustand hatte ihm sehr zugesetzt. Nach fünf Tagen kamen endlich die Befunde und zu unserem großen Entsetzen wurde mitgeteilt, dass es sich um einen bösartigen Tumor handelt. Die einzige mögliche Behandlung wäre die Amputation des Beinchens. Nach so einer Nachricht muss man erst einmal schlucken und es fehlen einem die Worte. Es kommt die Frage auf, was man einem alten Tier zumuten darf oder was nicht. Eine andere Möglichkeit wäre, ihn erlösen zu lassen. Doch er ist so lieb und kämpft schon so lange… Wir haben uns dazu entschlossen ihm die Chance auf ein Leben mit drei Beinchen zu geben. Sein bisheriges Leid soll nicht umsonst gewesen sein. Morgen ist der Tag… Eine ganz armes Samtpfötchen!!!!! Da wird man wieder wütend auf die Menschen die nur zugesehen haben… Letschow, im November 2023

Size
Large
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Schwaan / OT Letschow
Shelter
Kleiner Gnadenhof e.V.
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Bringing Bruno home

What you'll need for Bruno in week one.

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  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
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    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 Bruno

What life with Bruno looks like

Bruno is a large young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Kleiner Gnadenhof e.V. in Schwaan / OT Letschow.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Bruno, answered.

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