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Mixed Breed Cat · Male · Young · 2 years

Duke - wants to finally gain trust Gender: male neutered Age: approx. 01.01.2024 Breed: European Shorthair Country of origin: Switzerland Loving people out there, I am Duke. Until now, I lived with over 30 fellow animals in a "Messie-Household". When I arrived at the animal shelter, I was completely distraught, but slowly I have thawed a little and no longer run away immediately when someone unfamiliar comes near. However, being touched is still too much for me, so I am urgently seeking understanding people who respect my boundaries and take me as I am, giving me the time I need. I am not "wild," but simply completely overwhelmed by the situation in the animal shelter. Once I am in a beautiful, quiet, and stable home, I will surely thaw very quickly. Fellow animals are great, as I lived in a large colony before, so it would be very helpful if my future home already has a loving and social cat who enjoys my company and gives me security. After the adjustment period, I would like to have free access to the outdoors again. Would you give me a chance? Then I look forward to meeting you. Your Duke Please read the following information sheet carefully first to get to know the needs of the respective animal species. If interested, fill out the application form and send it to . Please apply only if you are also ready for adoption in a timely manner, not if you have holidays, a move, or similar upcoming. We want to ensure that our shelter animals stay there only as long as necessary.

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Duke - möchte endlich Vertrauen fassen Geschlecht: männlich kastriert Alter: ca. 01.01.2024 Rasse: Europäische Hauskatze Herkunftsland: Schweiz Liebe Leute da draussen, ich bin Duke. Ich lebte bisher mit über 30 Artgenossen zusammen in einem «Messie-Haushalt». Als ich im Tierheim ankam, war ich völlig verstört, langsam bin ich aber schon ein kleines bisschen aufgetaut und renne nicht mehr sofort weg, wenn jemand Fremdes in meine Nähe kommt. Doch anfassen lassen ist mir noch etwas zu viel, darum suche ich ganz dringend verständnisvolle Menschen, die meine Grenzen respektieren und mich so nehmen, wie ich bin und mir die Zeit geben, die ich brauche. Ich bin nicht «wild», sondern einfach komplett überfordert mit der Tierheimsituation. Sobald ich aber in einem schönen, ruhigen und beständigen Zuhause bin, taue ich sicher sehr schnell auf. Artgenossen finde ich super, denn bisher lebte ich ja in einer grossen Kolonie, deshalb würde es mir sehr helfen, wenn sich in meinem zukünftigen Zuhause bereits eine liebe und soziale Katze befindet, die Freude an mir hat und mir Sicherheit gibt. Nach der Eingewöhnung wünsche ich mir wieder freien Auslauf ins Grüne. Möchtest du mir eine Chance geben? Dann freue ich mich ganz gespannt, dich kennen zu lernen. Dein Duke Bitte lesen Sie als erstes das folgende Merkblatt aufmerksam durch, um sich mit den Bedürfnissen der jeweiligen Tierart auseinander zu setzen. Bei Interesse füllen Sie das Bewerbungsformular aus und senden Sie dieses an . Bitte bewerben Sie sich nur, wenn Sie auch zeitnah bereit für eine Adoption sind , also nicht, wenn noch Ferien, ein Umzug oder ähnliches ansteht. Wir möchten verhindern, dass unsere Schützling länger als nötig im Tierheim bleiben müssen. Bitte haben Sie Verständnis, dass wir Bewerbungen ohne Formular, oder welche unsere Kriterien nicht erfüllen, nicht berücksichtigen und beantworten können. können während den

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇨🇭Switzerland
Shelter
Tierheim Tierpension Strubeli
Living with Duke
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Bringing Duke home

What you'll need for Duke in week one.

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  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 Duke

What life with Duke looks like

Duke is a young adult mixed breed cat cat waiting at Tierheim Tierpension Strubeli in Switzerland.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Duke, answered.

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