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Felix

Male

Specials: Apartment, secure balcony. This is the Felix. Felix is the happy one, but not for me. In the past, I was passed around a lot and had already had several owners. Unfortunately, I was always alone there and didn't learn to communicate with my fellow animals. With you humans, I am very cuddly and playful, but I also have a lot of energy. A social tomcat by my side could help me really let loose. During the introduction, you will need a bit of experience, something I don't have with my fellow animals.

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Besonderheiten: Wohnung, gesicherter Balkon.. Der Felix hier. Felix der glückliche, das trifft auf mich nicht so zu. Ich wurde in der Vergangenheit sehr viel herumgereicht und hatte schon so einige Besitzer. Leider war ich dort immer alleine und habe es nicht gelernt mit meinen Artgenossen zu kommunizieren. Mit euch Menschen bin ich sehr verschmust und verspielt, habe aber auch jede Menge Energie. Ein sozialer Kater an meiner Seite könnte mir helfen mich so richtig auszupowern. Beim Kennenlernen benötigst du ein wenig Erfahrung, ich kenne das ja nicht so mit meinen Artgenossen.

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🇩🇪Essen
Shelter
Tierheim Essen
Living with Felix
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Felix home

What you'll need for Felix 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 Felix

What life with Felix looks like

Felix is a adult cat waiting at Tierheim Essen in Essen.

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.

Essen, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Felix, answered.

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