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Columbus

Mixed Breed · Male

Huhu, ich bin Columbus 🥰 Als unkastrierter Raufbold habe ich in einem Wohngebiet die dort lebenden Katzen terrorisiert 🫣Nun sind die Hormone weg und ich bin ein lieber, verträglicher Schmusekater geworden 🥰Ich gehe auf Menschen zu und liebe es gestreichelt zu werden ❤️Jetzt suche ich ein Zuhause, natürlich mit Freigang, denn ich möchte die Welt erkunden 😊Eure Wohnlage sollte dementsprechend ruhig sein, am Besten ländlich, ohne stark befahrene Straße in der Nähe 🍀Wer einen Platz für mich tollen Kerl hat, meldet sich gerne per Mail für einen Besuchstermin: Ich freue mich auf Euch, Euer Columbus ❤️ (Die Beschreibung von mir ist nur eine Momentaufnahme aus dem Tierheimalltag. Ich kann mich im neuen Zuhause auch ganz anders entwickeln.) Bitte lest vorab bei uns auf der Homepage die Vermittlungskriterien: Vermittlungskriterien – Tierschutzverein Wetzlar und Umgebung e.V. (tierheim-wetzlar.de) Tierart:Katze. Rasse:EKHGeboren am:2024. Farbe:getigert. Geschlecht:MännlichIm Tierheim seit:21.7.26Abgabegrund:FundtierVermittlungsstatus:Vermittelbar. Kastriert/Unkastriert:KastriertFreigänger/Wohnungskatze:FreigängerNotfall:NeinVermittelt am:Noch nicht vermittelt

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Age
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Location
🇩🇪Wetzlar
Shelter
Tierheim Wetzlar
Living with Columbus
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Tierheim Wetzlar · WetzlarLearn about Mixed Breed →
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Columbus home

What you'll need for Columbus 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 Columbus

What life with Columbus looks like

Columbus is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierheim Wetzlar in Wetzlar.

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.

Wetzlar, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Columbus, answered.

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