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Dusty

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

>Dusty ist ein junger, aktiver Kater, 2023 geboren, und kam ursprünglich von einer Futterstelle zu uns. Er ist ein lieber Kerl, der etwas Zeit braucht, um Vertrauen zu fassen. Am Anfang zeigt sich Dusty noch etwas zurückhaltend und möchte seine Menschen erst in Ruhe kennenlernen. Hat man jedoch einmal sein Vertrauen gewonnen, zeigt er seine ganz zutrauliche und verschmuste Seite. Dusty ist verspielt, liebt gemeinsame Spieleinheiten und für ein leckeres Leckerchen ist er natürlich jederzeit zu begeistern. Für Dusty wünschen wir uns ein liebevolles Zuhause, in dem er die Zeit bekommt, in Ruhe anzukommen und Vertrauen aufzubauen. Da Dusty gerne die ungeteilte Aufmerksamkeit seiner Menschen genießt, möchte er als Einzelprinz in sein neues Zuhause ziehen. Ein Zuhause mit viel Liebe, Geduld und Beschäftigung wäre für den aktiven Kater ideal. Dusty auf einen Blick: - 2023 geboren - junger, aktiver Kater - kam von einer Futterstelle zu uns - anfangs etwas zurückhaltend - nach dem Vertrauensaufbau sehr zutraulich & verschmust - verspielt & liebt Leckerchen - möchte gerne als Einzelprinz leben Wer schenkt unserem Dusty sein Für-immer-Zuhause und gibt ihm die Chance, in Ruhe Vertrauen aufzubauen und endlich ganz anzukommen? Frau Müller unter 02041 / 2 53 77 Mail AB Fr. Stein 02064-82 99 189 Mail AB <b

Size
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Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Oberhausen
Shelter
Katzenhilfe Oberhausen
Cared for by Katzenhilfe Oberhausen · OberhausenLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Dusty home

What you'll need for Dusty 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 Dusty

What life with Dusty looks like

Dusty is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Katzenhilfe Oberhausen in Oberhausen.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Oberhausen, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Dusty, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Dusty?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Katzenhilfe Oberhausen handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Dusty on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Dusty if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Katzenhilfe Oberhausen 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Dusty 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 Dusty 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 Katzenhilfe Oberhausen early rather than rehoming privately; they know Dusty 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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