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Eliot

Mixed Breed · Unknown

Eliot had to be euthanized on 09.03.25 due to severe kidney insufficiency and a tumor.

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Eliot musste leider am 09.03.25 erlöst werden. Er hatte eine starke Niereninsuffizienz sowie einen Tumor.

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Location

🇩🇪Altrich

Shelter

Eifeltierheim Altrich

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Eliot home

What you'll need for Eliot in week one.

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About Eliot

What life with Eliot looks like

Eliot is an adult mixed breed cat waiting at Eifeltierheim Altrich in Altrich.

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.

Altrich, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Eliot, answered.

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