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Mixed Breed · Male

Fiete is a cautious, independent tomcat. He decides for himself when contact is okay and clearly shows when something becomes too much for him. He likes head cuddles, but being picked up? Not at all. He comes alive when playing and enthusiastically chases after his balls. He came to us on Halloween 2025 and has since bravely overcome both FIP therapy and his FeLV condition. The FIP treatment is finished, the FeLV is active – therefore he needs a low-stress environment and some extra care. A place with an FeLV-positive buddy or with a friend from the foster home (e.g., Krümel, Diva, or Cinderella) would suit him. Fiete isn't looking for pity, but a home where he can simply be himself – brave, independent, and full of zest for life.

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Fiete ist ein vorsichtiger, unabhängiger Kater. Er entscheidet selbst, wann Kontakt okay ist, und zeigt klar, wenn ihm etwas zu viel wird. Streicheleinheiten am Kopf mag er, Hochheben dagegen gar nicht. Beim Spielen blüht er auf und jagt begeistert seinen Bällen hinterher. Er kam an Halloween 2025 zu uns und hat seitdem tapfer sowohl eine FIP‑Therapie als auch seine Leukose-Erkrankung gemeistert. Die FIP-Behandlung ist abgeschlossen, die Leukose ist aktiv – daher braucht er ein stressarmes Umfeld und etwas zusätzliche Fürsorge. Ein Platz bei einem FeLV-positiven Kumpel oder mit einem Freund aus der Pflegestelle (z.B. Krümel , Diva oder Cinderella ) würde ihm gefallen. Fiete sucht kein Mitleid, sondern ein Zuhause, in dem er einfach er selbst sein darf – mutig, eigenständig und voller Lebensfreude.

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Age
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🇩🇪Gangelt
Shelter
Katzenrettung Gangelt e.V.
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Cared for by Katzenrettung Gangelt e.V. · GangeltLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Fiete home

What you'll need for Fiete 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 Fiete

What life with Fiete looks like

Fiete is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Katzenrettung Gangelt e.V. in Gangelt.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Fiete, answered.

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