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Charles

European Shorthair · Male · Kitten

Hallo, ich bin Charles. 🐾 Gemeinsam mit meiner Mama und meinen Geschwistern bin ich ins Tierheim gekommen. Früher haben wir auf einem Bauernhof gelebt, doch leider konnten wir dort nicht bleiben. Jetzt warte ich darauf, mein eigenes Für-immer-Zuhause zu finden. Im Moment bin ich noch ein schüchterner Kater. Menschen sind für mich noch etwas ungewohnt, und ich muss erst lernen, dass sie es gut mit mir meinen. Deshalb wünsche ich mir ein Zuhause mit lieben Menschen, die mir Zeit geben und nichts von mir erwarten. Mit viel Geduld, Liebe und Verständnis werde ich bestimmt jeden Tag ein kleines Stück mutiger – und vielleicht entdecke ich dann auch, wie schön Streicheleinheiten sein können. Wer weiß, vielleicht werde ich ja irgendwann ein richtiger Schmusetiger. Mit anderen Katzen verstehe ich mich richtig gut. Deshalb möchte ich auf keinen Fall alleine wohnen. Ein freundlicher Spielgefährte gibt mir Sicherheit, zeigt mir, dass die Welt gar nicht so gruselig ist, und hilft mir dabei, mich in meinem neuen Zuhause schneller einzuleben. Wenn du also ein großes Herz, etwas Geduld und bereits einen lieben Katzenfreund für mich hast, dann freue ich mich darauf, dich kennenzulernen. Vielleicht darf ich ja schon bald bei dir ankommen und Schritt für Schritt zeigen, was für ein toller Kater in mir steckt. Dein Charles 🖤

Size
Large
Age
Kitten
Location
🇦🇹Wolfsberg
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Wolfsberg
Living with Charles
  • Neutered
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Wolfsberg · WolfsbergLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 6 days ago

Bringing Charles home

What you'll need for Charles 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 Charles

What life with Charles looks like

Charles is a large puppy/kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Tierschutzverein Wolfsberg in Wolfsberg.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇦🇹Adopting from Austria

Austrian shelters follow the federal Tierschutzgesetz framework: adopters sign a Schutzvertrag (protection contract) committing to the animal's welfare. Spay/neuter, microchip, and vaccinations are included; fees typically range €150–€350.

Wolfsberg, Austria browse more cats in Austria.

Frequently asked

Adopting Charles, answered.

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