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Faun

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 5 years

I am Faun! I was found injured and came to the shelter. Since then I have been waiting for people who can show me that I don't have to be afraid anymore and who are willing to give me the time I need. I am a friendly but very cautious cat. I am currently still a bit anxious around people and it takes me a while to trust them. I let my trusted people pet me gently now and these small steps mean a lot to me. In my new home I will probably need some time and patience before I can really open up. I generally get along with other cats, but I'm not looking for contact with them at the shelter right now. There is a noticeable deformation on my front paw, which is probably an old fracture. In everyday life I get along well with my three remaining paws.For my new home I wish for loving and patient people who don't expect me to be a cuddly cat from day one. I need the freedom to arrive at my own pace and decide for myself when I'm ready for more closeness. A quiet household would be ideal for me, where it's not constantly hectic and I can settle in quietly.If you want to give me the time I need and can also celebrate small steps forward, then please contact the shelter. Maybe you are exactly the person with whom I can eventually come out of my shell.Your Faun

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Hallo, ich bin Faun!Ich wurde verletzt gefunden und kam so ins Tierheim. Seitdem warte ich auf Menschen, die mir zeigen, dass ich mich nicht mehr fürchten muss und die bereit sind, mir die Zeit zu geben, die ich dafür brauche.Ich bin ein freundlicher, aber sehr vorsichtiger Kater. Menschen gegenüber bin ich momentan noch eher ängstlich und brauche eine Weile, bis ich Vertrauen fasse. Zu meinen vertrauten Personen lasse ich mich inzwischen schon vorsichtig streicheln und genau solche kleinen Fortschritte bedeuten mir sehr viel. In meinem neuen Zuhause werde ich vermutlich einiges an Zeit und Geduld brauchen, bevor ich mich richtig öffnen kann. Mit anderen Katzen komme ich grundsätzlich zurecht, suche im Tierheim aber derzeit aber noch keinen Kontakt zu ihnen. An meiner Vorderpfote ist eine deutliche Deformierung zu sehen, bei der es sich vermutlich um einen alten Bruch handelt. Im Alltag komme ich mit meinen drei übrigen Beinchen gut zurecht.Für mein neues Zuhause wünsche ich mir liebe und geduldige Menschen, die nicht erwarten, dass ich vom ersten Tag an ein Schmusekater bin. Ich brauche die Freiheit, in meinem eigenen Tempo anzukommen und selbst zu entscheiden, wann ich bereit für mehr Nähe bin. Ein ruhiger Haushalt wäre für mich ideal, in dem es nicht ständig hektisch zugeht und ich mich ganz in Ruhe einleben darf.Wenn du mir die Zeit geben möchtest, die ich brauche, und dich auch über kleine Fortschritte freuen kannst, dann melde dich gerne im Tierheim. Vielleicht bist genau du der Mensch, bei dem ich irgendwann ganz mutig aus meinem Schneckenhaus kommen kann.Dein Faun

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Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇦🇹St. Pölten

Shelter

Tierschutzverein St. Pölten

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About Faun

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Faun is an adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierschutzverein St. Pölten in St. Pölten.

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 Austria

Austrian shelters follow the federal Tierschutzgesetz framework: adopters sign a Schutzvertrag (protection contract) committing to the animal's welfare. Spay/neuter, microchip, and vaccinations are included.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Faun, answered.

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