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Buddy

Mixed Breed · Male

Buddy, the old warrior, is looking for his forever home. Sometimes a face tells a whole life story. With Buddy, you can immediately see that life hasn't always been kind to him. He had to survive on the streets for a long time. The bitten ears, dull fur, and his once sad gaze testify to the many challenges he had to overcome. When he came to us, he had a large open wound on his neck, which is still healing in one small spot. Fortunately, a loving animal lover secured him and brought him to safety. - Today, Buddy is hardly recognizable. He has recovered wonderfully, been neutered, and already vaccinated once. Currently, he enjoys his little 5-star hotel: a warm spot, good food, protection from heat, cold, and rain - all the things that were no longer a matter of course for him. Buddy gets along well with other cats and has also long since closed us humans in his heart. He comes for petting, gladly accepts treats, and especially likes to be where the bowls are filled - preferably directly in the kitchen. Buddy is a loving, uncomplicated cat who longs for nothing more than his own can opener and a home where he can finally arrive. Whether he wants to go outside again later, we can't say. He lives exclusively indoors or on the secured balcony. Who can look past the small traces of his hard life gets with Buddy a wonderful friend, loyal companion, and grateful comrade for life. Who gives our Buddy the chance for a new beginning?

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🐾 Alter Haudegen Buddy sucht sein Für-immer-Zuhause Manchmal erzählt ein Gesicht eine ganze Lebensgeschichte. Bei Buddy sieht man sofort, dass das Leben nicht immer gut zu ihm war. Lange Zeit musste er obdachlos auf der Straße überleben. Die zerbissenen Ohren, das stumpfe Fell und sein einst trauriger Blick zeugen von den vielen Herausforderungen, die er meistern musste. Als er zu uns kam, hatte er eine große offene Wunde am Hals, die noch immer an einer kleinen Stelle heilt. Zum Glück hat ihn ein tierlieber Mensch gesichert und in Sicherheit gebracht. – Heute ist Buddy kaum wiederzuerkennen. Er hat sich wunderbar erholt, wurde kastriert und bereits einmal geimpft. Aktuell genießt er sein kleines 5-Sterne-Hotel : ein warmes Plätzchen, gutes Futter, Schutz vor Hitze, Kälte und Regen – all die Dinge, die für ihn früher keine Selbstverständlichkeit waren. Uns Menschen hat er längst in sein Herz geschlossen. Er kommt zum Streicheln, nimmt gerne Leckerlis entgegen und hält sich besonders gerne dort auf, wo die Näpfe gefüllt werden – am liebsten direkt in der Küche. – Aber er braucht unbedingt einen Einzelplatz! Buddy ist ein ganz lieber Kater, wenn er Einzelprinz sein darf und er wünscht sich nichts sehnlicher wünscht als seinen eigenen Dosenöffner und ein Zuhause, in dem er endlich ankommen darf. Ob er später wieder Freigang möchte, können wir nicht sagen. Bei uns lebt er ausschließlich im Innenbereich bzw. auf dem gesicherten Balkon. Wer über die kleinen Spuren seines harten Lebens hinwegsehen kann, bekommt mit Buddy einen wunderbaren Freund, treuen Begleiter und dankbaren Kameraden fürs Leben. Wer schenkt unserem Buddy die Chance auf einen Neuanfang?

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein SOM e.V. (Tierheim Pfaffengrün)
Living with Buddy
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
Cared for by Tierschutzverein SOM e.V. (Tierheim Pfaffengrün) · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Buddy home

What you'll need for Buddy 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
    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 Buddy

What life with Buddy looks like

Buddy is a large adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierschutzverein SOM e.V. (Tierheim Pfaffengrün) in Germany.

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 Buddy, answered.

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