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Bug

Mixed Breed · Male

Bug Breed: European Shorthair Color: tabby Gender: male Birthdate: approx. 12/2021 Neutered: yes Bug came to us at the animal shelter as a stray. He is a very shy tomcat who prefers to remain invisible. He loves to hide in various caves or scratching posts. He wants a home where he can spend a lot of time outdoors, preferably on a farm or similar. But he definitely wants to live with other cats there.

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Bug Rasse: Europäisch Kurzhaar Farbe: getigert Geschlecht: männlich Geburtsdatum: ca. 12.2021 Kastriert: ja Bug kam als Fundtier zu uns ins Tierheim. Er ist er ist ein sehr scheuer Kater, der sich am liebsten unsichtbar macht. Er versteckt sich sehr gerne in irgend welchen Höhlen oder Kratztonnen. Er möchte ein Zuhause wo er viel draußen leben kann, gerne auch ein Bauernhof oder ähnliches. Aber er möchte definitiv mit anderen Katzen dort leben.

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🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein für den Rhein-Kreis Neuss e.V.
Living with Bug
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Tierschutzverein für den Rhein-Kreis Neuss e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →
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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Bug home

What you'll need for Bug 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 Bug

What life with Bug looks like

Bug is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierschutzverein für den Rhein-Kreis Neuss e.V. 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 Bug, answered.

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