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Brutus

Unknown · Young · 1 year

"Several of us used to gather daily for lunch - without any obligations - at an older lady's house. To our great regret, the kind lady eventually moved into a nursing home, which caused our food source to disappear overnight. Now I have been here at the animal shelter for several months. However, I have hardly learned to truly trust people. I am still very, very cautious and do not let myself be touched - I simply need a lot of time and patience. But there are still bright spots: I am always available for delicious snacks, and sometimes I even dare to come a little closer. Overall, however, my situation has unfortunately not improved - on the contrary. I am still very shy and usually flee immediately when someone tries to get close to me. Since my friend Brooke was adopted, I seem to be additionally unsettled and have actually taken a step back. I need people who accept me as I am - without expectations, with plenty of calm, patience and understanding."

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"Wir waren mehrere, die sich täglich zum Mittagessen – ganz ohne Verpflichtungen – bei einer älteren Dame einfanden. Zu unserem grossen Bedauern zog die nette Dame irgendwann ins Altersheim, wodurch unsere Futterquelle von einem Tag auf den anderen versiegte. Nun lebe ich schon seit einigen Monaten hier im Tierheim. Bis heute habe ich jedoch kaum gelernt, Menschen wirklich zu vertrauen. Ich bin nach wie vor sehr, sehr vorsichtig und lasse mich nicht anfassen – dafür brauche ich einfach noch viel Zeit und Geduld. Ganz ohne Lichtblicke ist es aber nicht : Für leckere Snacks bin ich jederzeit zu haben, und dabei traue ich mich manchmal sogar ein kleines Stück näher heran. Insgesamt hat sich meine Situation aber leider nicht verbessert – im Gegenteil. Ich bin weiterhin sehr scheu und ergreife normalerweise sofort die Flucht, sobald jemand versucht, mir zu nahe zu kommen. Ich brauche Menschen, die mich so annehmen, wie ich bin – ohne Erwartungen, mit viel Ruhe, Geduld und Verständnis."

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇱🇺Dudelange
Shelter
SPAD Chats et Chiens Luxembourg
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Cared for by SPAD Chats et Chiens Luxembourg · Dudelange

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Brutus home

What you'll need for Brutus 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 Brutus

What life with Brutus looks like

Brutus is a young adult cat waiting at SPAD Chats et Chiens Luxembourg in Dudelange.

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 Luxembourg

The shelter typically completes the animal's vaccinations, microchipping, and pet passport before adoption. Specific fees and process details vary by shelter and country — confirm directly via the contact details in the sidebar.

Dudelange, Luxembourg browse more cats in Luxembourg.

Frequently asked

Adopting Brutus, answered.

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