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Eli

Mixed Breed · Male

Eli (called Elli) Eli is a neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated tomcat who will turn six in September. He was taken in as a found kitten of about four weeks old and raised by hand. Eli has congenital cataracts, which limit his eyesight. In a familiar environment, however, he manages very well. He climbs and jumps confidently, and since he began going outdoors he has even been catching mice. For about two months now he has known and made use of outdoor access. Because he is uneasy around unfamiliar people, unfamiliar voices, and loud noises, a home with secure outdoor access or a quiet, safe garden would be ideal. In character, Eli is a sensitive and rather anxious cat. Strangers, loud noises, and especially small children clearly unsettle him. He needs a calm environment and people who give him time to build trust. Medically, Eli has been thoroughly checked. Blood, urine, and kidney tests showed no abnormalities. At the end of 2025 a molar was removed during dental surgery. Apart from his congenital vision impairment, he is healthy and fit. Eli grew up in a large group of cats, toms and queens together. However, he can no longer cope with this arrangement. He shows pronounced territorial behavior, specifically hunts one particular tomcat, and regular fierce fights occur. The situation has clearly worsened over recent months. In addition, Eli has been house-soiling by urinating inside the apartment. Organic causes have been ruled out by a veterinarian. The behavior is assessed as stress- or territory-related. When he has a litter box to himself, he uses it reliably. Eli is easy when it comes to food. He eats both wet and dry food without any problems and is used to three fixed feeding times a day. We are looking for a quiet home without small children, ideally as a single cat or, if at all, alongside a very confident, unobtrusive cat. Secure outdoor access or a securely fenced garden would be desirable given his established habits and temperament. The goal is a low-stress environment where Eli can finally settle down for good. Who would like to give Eli a new, patient, and loving home? Contact: März

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Eli (Elli gerufen) Eli ist ein kastrierter, gechippter und geimpfter Kater, der im September sechs Jahre alt wird. Er wurde als etwa vier Wochen altes Fundkitten aufgenommen und von Hand aufgezogen. Eli hat einen angeborenen grauen Star und ist dadurch in seiner Sehkraft eingeschränkt. In einer vertrauten Umgebung kommt er damit jedoch sehr gut zurecht. Er klettert und springt sicher und fängt seit seinem Freigang sogar Mäuse. Seit etwa zwei Monaten kennt und nutzt er Freigang. Aufgrund seiner Unsicherheit gegenüber fremden Menschen, ungewohnten Stimmen und lauten Geräuschen wäre ein Zuhause mit gesichertem Freigang oder einem ruhigen, sicheren Garten wünschenswert. Charakterlich ist Eli ein sensibler und eher ängstlicher Kater. Fremde Menschen, laute Geräusche und insbesondere Kleinkinder verunsichern ihn deutlich. Er benötigt ein ruhiges Umfeld und Menschen, die ihm Zeit geben, Vertrauen zu fassen. Medizinisch wurde Eli umfassend abgeklärt. Blut-, Urin- und Nierenuntersuchungen waren ohne Befund. Ende 2025 wurde ihm im Rahmen einer Zahnoperation ein Backenzahn entfernt. Abgesehen von seiner angeborenen Seheinschränkung ist er gesund und fit. Eli ist in einer größeren Katzengruppe mit Katern und Katzen aufgewachsen. Inzwischen kommt er mit dieser Haltungsform jedoch nicht mehr zurecht. Er zeigt ausgeprägtes Revierverhalten, jagt insbesondere einen bestimmten Kater gezielt und es kommt regelmäßig zu heftigen Auseinandersetzungen. Die Situation hat sich in den vergangenen Monaten deutlich verschärft. Zusätzlich zeigt Eli Unsauberkeit in Form von Urinieren in der Wohnung. Organische Ursachen wurden tierärztlich ausgeschlossen. Das Verhalten wird als stress- bzw. revierbedingt eingeschätzt. Steht ihm ein Katzenklo zur alleinigen Nutzung zur Verfügung, benutzt er dieses zuverlässig. Beim Futter ist Eli unkompliziert. Er frisst problemlos Nass- und Trockenfutter und ist an drei feste Fütterungszeiten täglich gewöhnt. Gesucht wird ein ruhiges Zuhause ohne Kleinkinder, idealerweise als Einzelkater oder – falls überhaupt – zu einer sehr souveränen, unaufdringlichen Katze. Ein gesicherter Freigang oder ein sicher eingezäunter Garten wäre aufgrund seiner bisherigen Gewohnheiten und seines Wesens wünschenswert. Ziel ist eine stressarme Umgebung, in der Eli dauerhaft zur Ruhe kommen kann. Wer mag Eli ein neues, geduldiges und liebevolles Zuhause geben? Kontakt: März

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🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Kamp-Lintfort
Living with Eli
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Kamp-Lintfort · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Eli home

What you'll need for Eli 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
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    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 Eli

What life with Eli looks like

Eli is an adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierschutzverein Kamp-Lintfort in Germany.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Eli, answered.

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