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Ferdinand

Male

Ferdinand didn't get a good draw. Somewhere in the middle of nowhere, he roamed the Alb, sick, unneutered, starving and on his own. He wouldn't have survived for long. But he must have known people, AND he has a huge will to live! The probably not so old cat is incredibly affectionate and confident, even though he can barely stand on his feet at 2kg. Unfortunately, he was not only unneutered, but also had terrible abscessed teeth which is why he was so emaciated and an atrophied, abscessed eye that had to be removed. Now he has survived his major surgery and it's time to recover. As soon as he's on his feet again, he's looking for a loving, quiet home, without very young children. We can't say yet how he gets along with other cats.

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Ferdinand hat kein Gutes Los gezogen. Irgendwo im Nirgendwo streifte er über die Alb, krank, unkastriert, am Verhungern und auf sich alleine gestellt. Lange hätte er nicht mehr überlebt. Doch er muss Menschen gekannt haben, UND er hat einen riesigen Lebenswillen! Der vermutlich noch gar nicht so alte Kater ist unglaublich verschmust und selbstbewusst, auch wenn er sich mit seinen 2kg gerade so auf den Beinen halten kann. Leider war er nicht nur unkastriert, sondern hatte auch furchtbare Eiterzähne weswegen er so abgemagert war und ein verkümmerte eiterndes Auge, das entfernt werden musste. Nun hat er seine Große OP überstanden und es geht ans päppeln. Sobald er wieder auf den Beinen ist sucht er ein liebevolles Ruhiges Zuhause, ohne ganz kleine Kinder. Wie er sich mit anderen Katzen versteht können wir im Moment noch nicht sagen.

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇩🇪Reutlingen
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Reutlingen
Living with Ferdinand
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Reutlingen · Reutlingen

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Ferdinand home

What you'll need for Ferdinand in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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
    Editor's pick

    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 Ferdinand

What life with Ferdinand looks like

Ferdinand is a large adult cat waiting at Tierschutzverein Reutlingen in Reutlingen.

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.

Reutlingen, Germany browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ferdinand, answered.

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