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EKH Candy

Mixed Breed · Male

Candy is a stray who, for sure, once had a home. Brought to us, he had become noticeably lame over the past few weeks, as an observer in the neighborhood noticed. Whether he was previously cared for, we do not know. He was in a truly sad general condition, and his front leg, which really shows an old, unhealable fracture, was not his actual problem. Surely, arthritis that formed there took its toll. He was emaciated and truly a sad sight, hunger and care for the front leg were his constant companions. Unneutered as well, so he had no pleasant life on the streets. First, he needed to gain some weight, and over December, he managed to put on a bit. After that, a long stay in our clinic was in order. While he was spared the classic stray diseases like FIP and FIV, a blood test revealed diabetes. His treatment adjustment is like his life: a regular rollercoaster: for unexplained reasons, his blood sugar level is not really controlled, so Candy has to endure a blood sugar measurement in the morning and at night, but it really works well. For the old fracture, only joint supplements are currently added to his food, which is sufficient at the moment. He is a great spirit and a real fighter, always and constantly hungry, not just for food, but also for cuddles. Occasionally, he hisses, but that is more due to his excitement, even when he is annoyed, he tends to back off. He gets along well with fellow animals. We urgently need sponsors to possibly provide a foster home or a owner who will finally give him back what he once had, his place in life. Or even an adopter who doesn't mind his sugar condition. Who would like to give Candyman a home where he feels like the king on the sugar cane and where insulin levels and nutrition are under control, without the sweet old tomcat catching on…?

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Candy ist ein Streuner, der mit Sicherheit mal ein Zuhause hatte.Zu uns gebracht wurde er , weil er seit ein paar Wochen auffallend lahmte, wie einer Anwohnerin auffiel. Sie brachte Ihn schließlich zu uns, ob sie ihn bis dato auch versorgte, wissen wir nicht. Er war in einem wirklich traurigen Allgemeinzustand und sein Vorderpfötchen, was wirklich einen veralteten alten Bruch aufweist, der nicht mehr behandelbar ist, war nicht sein eigentliches Problem. Sicher haben Arthrosen, die sich da bildeten, ihren Tribut gezollt. Er war ausgemergelt und wirklich ein trauriger Anblick, Hunger und Schonhaltung für den Vorderlauf waren sein steter Begleiter.Unkastriert auch noch, also hatte er kein angenehmes Leben auf der Strasse hinter sich.Erst mal war Päppeln angesagt, ein bischen Gewicht hat er bekommen über den Dezember hinweg, danach war erst mal ein langer Aufenthalt in unserer Praxis angesagt. Von den klassischen Streunerkrankheiten wie Fip und Fiv blieb er verschont, jedoch ergab ein Bluttest Diabetes.Das Einstellen auf seine Behandlung verläuft wie sein Leben: eine ordentliche Achterbahn: aus unerklärlichen Gründen bekommt man den Zuckerspiegel nicht wirklich kontrolliert, so muss Candy täglich früh und am Abend eine Blutzuckermessung über sich ergehen lassen, jedoch funktioniert das wirklich prima.Für den alten Bruch werden im Moment nur Futterzusatz für die Gelenke mit dem Futter verabreicht, was aktuell genügt. Er ist ein toller Haudegen und ein echter Kämpfer, stets und immer hungrig, nicht nur nach Futter, auch nach Kuscheleinheiten. Ab und an faucht er, was aber eher seiner Aufregung geschuldet ist, selbst wenn er genervt ist, weicht er eher aus. Mit Artgenossen kommt er gut zurecht. Wir suchen dringend Paten, um eventuell ein Pflegezuhause zu ermöglichen oder einen Halter, der ihm endlich das wieder schenkt, was er mal hatte, seinen Platz zum Leben.Oder gar einen Adoptanten, dem die Zuckererkrankung wurscht ist. Wer möchte Candyman ein Zuhause geben, bei dem er das Gefühl hat, er ist der King auf der Zuckerwatte und man hat Insulinwert und Ernährung fest im Griff, ohne das der zuckersüße alte Kater davon Wind bekommt…..?

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Grimma
Shelter
Tierheim Schkortitz
Living with EKH Candy
  • Neutered
Cared for by Tierheim Schkortitz · GrimmaLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing EKH Candy home

What you'll need for EKH Candy 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 EKH Candy

What life with EKH Candy looks like

EKH Candy is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierheim Schkortitz in Grimma.

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 EKH Candy, answered.

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