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Adopt Dorian

Male · Senior · 12 years

Dorian had somehow not been so lucky yet. The middle-aged tomcat had run into someone and had apparently already been fending for himself outside for some time. But he felt right at home and settled in, unfortunately, he would often clash with the dog and the family man, possibly also due to health issues. Dorian must have known people, but he must learn to trust again. For now, he can arrive, and we need to bring him up to date with a vet. He is still not comfortable with proximity, but we hope that he will soon understand that we only have his best interests at heart. Dorian needs cat-experienced people without dogs or children in the household. We do not yet know how he will get along with other cats.

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Dorian hatte irgendwie noch nicht so viel Glück. Der Kater mittleren Alters lief jemandem zu und hatte sich vermutlich schon eine Weile draußen durchgeschlagen. Doch er fühlte sich direkt wie Zuhause und quartierte sich ein, leider ging er immer wieder gegen den Hund und den Mann der Familie, vermutlich auch aufgrund gesundheitlicher Probleme. Dorian muss Menschen gekannt haben, doch er muss wieder Lernen zu vertrauen. Im Moment darf er ankommen und wir tierarztlich auf den neusten Stand gebracht. Nähe lässt er im Moment noch nicht zu, dich wir hoffen, dass er bald versteht das wir es nur gut meinen. Dorian braucht katzenerfahrene Menschen, ohne Hunde oder Kinder im Haushalt. Wie er sich mit anderen Katzen verhält wissen wir im Moment noch nicht.

Size
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇩🇪Reutlingen
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Reutlingen
Living with Dorian
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Cared for by Tierschutzverein Reutlingen · Reutlingen

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Dorian home

What you'll need for Dorian 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
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    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 Dorian

What life with Dorian looks like

Dorian is a senior cat waiting at Tierschutzverein Reutlingen in Reutlingen.

Senior cats are the gentlest house guests: predictable, mostly silent, and grateful for a sunny windowsill. Older cats often have minor dental or kidney issues — keep an eye on water intake and weight. Many sleep eighteen hours a day and want no part of any drama.

🇩🇪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 Dorian, answered.

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