Skip to content
TailHarbor
← Back to results
Available

Cumin

Mixed Breed Cat · Male · Adult · 5 years

Unser stattlicher Kater Cumin ist ein lieber, aber charakterstarker Kater, der genau weiss, was ihm gefällt und was eben nicht. Er begegnet Menschen freundlich, geniesst Kuscheleinheiten, möchte jedoch selbst bestimmen, wann und wie diese stattfinden. Falls es dem Herrn mal zu "bunt" wird warn er gemächlich und eindeutig vor, so dass man seine Hände noch in Sicherheit bringen kann. Bereits nach wenigen Tagen im Tierheim zeigte sich, dass ihm das Leben in der Tierheimumgebung überhaupt nicht zusagt. Cumin ist massiv unterfordert und gelangweilt, weshalb er dringend ein eigenes Zuhause sucht, in dem er wieder seinen Alltag selbst gestalten kann. Es hat sich schnell gezeigt, dass Cumin mit anderen Katzen nicht sozial ist und somit sein neues Zuhause lieber als Einzelkater geniessen würde. Gesucht werden Menschen, die seinen eigenständigen Charakter schätzen, ihm seinen Freiraum lassen und gleichzeitig Freude daran haben, einen treuen Begleiter an ihrer Seite zu haben. Für Cumin wünschen wir uns ein Zuhause mit späterem Freigang in einer ländlichen Umgebung, damit er seine Energie ausleben und seine Umgebung erkunden kann.

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇨🇭Zürich
Shelter
Zürcher Tierschutz
Living with Cumin
  • Neutered
Cared for by Zürcher Tierschutz · ZürichLearn about Mixed Breed Cat

Listed Today

Bringing Cumin home

What you'll need for Cumin 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.

    View on Amazon
    €25–40
  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

    Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.

    View on Amazon
    €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.

    View on Amazon
    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

    View on Amazon
    €10–18
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

    View on Amazon
    €10–18
  6. 06

    Sturdy Scratching Post

    Tall enough they can stretch fully. Saves your couch from week one.

    View on Amazon
    €30–60

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About Cumin

What life with Cumin looks like

Cumin is a adult mixed breed cat cat waiting at Zürcher Tierschutz in Zürich.

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 Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

Zürich, Switzerland browse more cats in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Cumin, answered.

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

More Mixed Breed Cat pets

Śnieżka,  Mixed Breed Cat for adoption at Fundacja Psie Nadzieje

Śnieżka

Mixed Breed Cat

Unknown
Miłek – kaskader,  Mixed Breed Cat for adoption at Fundacja Psie Nadzieje

Miłek – kaskader

Mixed Breed Cat

Unknown
Niko – kocurek zabrany z ulicy,  Mixed Breed Cat for adoption at Fundacja Psie Nadzieje

Niko – kocurek zabrany z ulicy

Mixed Breed Cat

Unknown

More from Zürcher Tierschutz

Aurora, female 3yo Degu for adoption at Zürcher Tierschutz, Zürich

Aurora

Degu

3 yearsFemale
Streghetta, female senior Mixed Breed Cat for adoption at Zürcher Tierschutz, Zürich

Streghetta

Mixed Breed Cat

14 yearsFemale
Salvia, female 3yo Mixed Breed Cat for adoption at Zürcher Tierschutz, Zürich

Salvia

Mixed Breed Cat

3 yearsFemale
Similar animals

More Mixed Breed Cats looking for a home

Stormy, Wohnungskatze, male 7yo Mixed Breed Cat for adoption at Tierdörfli Olten, Wangen bei Olten

Stormy, Wohnungskatze

Mixed Breed Cat

7 yearsMale
Liora und Loris, Wohnungskatze, male Mixed Breed Cat for adoption at Tierdörfli Olten, Wangen bei Olten

Liora und Loris, Wohnungskatze

Mixed Breed Cat

Male
Kätzchen, male young Mixed Breed Cat for adoption at Tierdörfli Olten, Wangen bei Olten

Kätzchen

Mixed Breed Cat

2 yearsMale
Hauskatze Socke,  Mixed Breed Cat for adoption at Tierschutzverein Kreuzlingen, Kreuzlingen

Hauskatze Socke

Mixed Breed Cat

Unknown
Pilin & Fani, getigert male young Mixed Breed Cat for adoption at ANDANA Pfotenhilfe Schweiz

Pilin & Fani

Mixed Breed Cat

1 yearMale
Chato, male young Mixed Breed Cat for adoption at ANDANA Pfotenhilfe Schweiz

Chato

Mixed Breed Cat

1 yearMale

Spotted something wrong? Suggest a change →