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Dussel

European Shorthair · Male · Kitten · 6 months

Our sweet Dussel is looking for a new home. Currently, he is still a bit reserved in the animal shelter. It's clear he hasn't fully learned to trust humans yet, which holds him back a bit. But we've noticed that he's starting to take more and more interest in play and is getting more curious. Even though Dussel is still relatively reserved with us, he can be petted with a lot of calmness and patience. We're confident he'll let go of his fear in a safe environment. He gets along well with other cats in the shelter.

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Unser süßer Dussel ist auf der Suche nach einem neuen Zuhause. Aktuell zeigt er sich im Tierheim noch etwas zurückhaltend. Man merkt ihm an, dass er uns Menschen noch nicht zu 100% einschätzen kann, was ihn ein wenig bremst. Denn wir merken, dass Spielversuche immer häufiger angenommen werden und die Neugier größer wird. Auch wenn Dussel sich bei uns noch relativ zurückhaltend zeigt, kann man ihn mit ganz viel Ruhe und Geduld streicheln. Wir sind uns sicher, dass er seine Angst in einem sicheren Umfeld ablegen wird. Mit anderen Katzen versteht er sich im Tierheim gut.

Size
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Age
Kitten · 6 months
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierheim Ransbach-Baumbach
Living with Dussel
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
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Bringing Dussel home

What you'll need for Dussel 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 Dussel

What life with Dussel looks like

Dussel is a puppy/kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Ransbach-Baumbach in Germany.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇩🇪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.

Germany, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Dussel, answered.

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