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Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

Diego Tier-ID: 1217 At the animal shelter since 14.09.2026 Does Diego really want to go back on the streets? Diego was brought to us in May 2026 and was wild at that time. He was neutered, tattooed and then released and cared for at his place of discovery. But Diego changed. He became increasingly friendly and sought more and more closeness. However, it was not possible to take him into the house or touch him, as she suffers from a severe cat hair allergy. Even when Diego eventually showed that he wanted touches and closeness, he could not be given this due to the circumstances. Then Diego wandered off. He was reported missing and eventually appeared in a bush a good distance from his previous home. He whined, cried and made himself noticed. He seemed lost. A kind volunteer took care of him and initially took him in. His tattoo could also be deciphered. So his previous caregiver could be located and contacted. She explained the situation and made one thing very clear: She wishes from the bottom of her heart that this beautiful fellow finally arrives. That he can be treated as he obviously wants himself - with human closeness, touches, cuddles, a cozy spot on the couch and lots of peace and security. Diego is therefore looking for people who want to give him exactly that: a home.

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Diego Tier-ID: 1217 Im Tierheim seit 14.09.2026 Möchte Diego wirklich wieder zurück auf die Straße? Diego wurde uns im Mai 2026 gebracht und war zu diesem Zeitpunkt verwildert. Er wurde kastriert, tätowiert und anschließend an seinem Fundort wieder freigelassen und dort versorgt. Doch Diego veränderte sich. Er wurde zunehmend zutraulicher und suchte immer mehr die Nähe. Mit ins Haus nehmen oder ihn anzufassen war jedoch nicht möglich, da sie unter einer schweren Katzenhaarallergie leidet. Selbst als Diego irgendwann zeigte, dass er Berührungen und Nähe wünschte, konnte ihm diese aufgrund der Umstände leider nicht gegeben werden. Dann wanderte Diego ab. Er wurde vermisst und tauchte schließlich ein gutes Stück von seinem bisherigen Zuhause entfernt im Gebüsch auf. Er jammerte, schrie und machte auf sich aufmerksam. Er wirkte verloren. Eine liebe Ehrenamtliche nahm sich seiner an und brachte ihn zunächst bei sich unter. Dabei konnte auch sein Tattoo entziffert werden. So konnte seine bisherige Versorgerin ausfindig gemacht und kontaktiert werden. Sie erklärte die Situation und machte gleichzeitig etwas ganz deutlich: Sie wünscht sich von Herzen, dass dieser wunderschöne Kerl endlich ankommen darf. Dass er so behandelt werden kann, wie er es sich offenbar selbst so sehr wünscht – mit menschlicher Nähe, Berührungen, Kuscheleinheiten, einem gemütlichen Plätzchen auf dem Sofa und ganz viel Ruhe und Sicherheit. Diego sucht deshalb Menschen, die ihm genau das ermöglichen möchten: ein

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Lippstadt und Umgebung e.V.
Living with Diego
  • Neutered
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Bringing Diego home

What you'll need for Diego 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 Diego

What life with Diego looks like

Diego is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierschutzverein Lippstadt und Umgebung 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 Diego, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Diego?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierschutzverein Lippstadt und Umgebung e.V. 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 — Tierschutzverein Lippstadt und Umgebung 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 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 Tierschutzverein Lippstadt und Umgebung e.V. 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.
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