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Dijkstra

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

Born around January 1, 2024, male, neutered and suitable for apartment living / free roam. FIV & FeLV negative, Dijkstra is closely bonded with the other cats and often seeks their company. Most of the time, you'll find him together with one or more fellow animals in a protected den. Even though he is still cautious around people, he often allows petting and is beginning to enjoy these moments more and more. Our 13 seized cats only want to move out together or be rehomed to an already existing cat that matches their personality—calm, relaxed, and very social. Many of them often hide during quick, loud, and hurried movements. Additionally, they can only be rehomed to a home with older, nearly adult children and not to young children. This cat needs outdoor access.

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ca. 01.01.2024 geboren männlich, kastriert Wohnungshaltung / Freigang FIV & FeLV negativ Dijkstra ist eng mit den anderen Katzen verbunden und sucht häufig deren Nähe. Meist findet man ihn gemeinsam mit einem oder mehreren Artgenossen in einer geschützten Höhle. Auch wenn er Menschen gegenüber noch vorsichtig ist, lässt er sich oft streicheln und kann diese Momente zunehmend genießen. Unsere 13 beschlagnahmten Katzen möchten nur gemeinsam ausziehen oder zu einer bereits vorhandenen Katze vermittelt werden, die vom Charakter her zu ihnen passt – also ruhig, entspannt und sehr sozial ist. Bei schnellen, lauten und hastigen Bewegungen verstecken sich viele von ihnen häufig. Außerdem werden sie ausschließlich in ein Zuhause mit größeren, fast erwachsenen Kindern vermittelt und nicht zu kleinen Kindern.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Speyer
Shelter
Tierheim Speyer
Living with Dijkstra
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Speyer · SpeyerLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Dijkstra home

What you'll need for Dijkstra 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 Dijkstra

What life with Dijkstra looks like

Dijkstra is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierheim Speyer in Speyer.

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 Dijkstra, answered.

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