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Diego

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 4 years

Diego - 14 cats to be rehomed, one cat from our shelter will be paired with one of the cats, the cat has not been selected yet - all 14 cats are very shy, they don't really trust humans yet, but they are curious - they will not be rehomed with other cats - they are familiar with dogs - not suitable for small children - quiet environment - apartment with secure balcony, more information to follow

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Diego- Sicherstellung von 14 Katzen- wird mit einer Katze aus unserem Haus vermittelt, wer das sein wird, steht noch nicht fest- alle 14 Katzen sind noch sehr scheu, vertrauen Menschen noch nicht wirklich, sind aber neugierig- werden nicht zu anderen Katzen vermittelt- kennen Hunde- keine kleinen Kinder- ruhige Umgebung- Wohnung mit gesicherten Balkonweitere Infos folgen

Size

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Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇩🇪Hamburg

Shelter

Franziskus Tierheim Hamburg

Living with Diego

✓Neutered
✕Good with kids

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About Diego

What life with Diego looks like

Diego is an adult european shorthair cat waiting at Franziskus Tierheim Hamburg in Hamburg.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Diego, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Diego?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Franziskus Tierheim Hamburg handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Diego on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Diego if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Franziskus Tierheim Hamburg 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Diego 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 Diego 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 Franziskus Tierheim Hamburg early rather than rehoming privately; they know Diego 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.