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Figo

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 9 years

Rasse: EKH Geschlecht: männlich Geboren: 23.03.2007 kastriert: ja Vorerkrankungen: Fettwucherung an der rechten Halsseite (keine Behandlung notwendig), Tendenz zu Harnsteinen (Spezialfutter notwendig) Verhalten : - aufgeschlossen und anhänglich - verschmust und anschmiegsam - ruhig und gemütlich Wichtige Hinweise: - Hauskatze Der rüstige Rentner Figo wurde von einer lieben Dame aus schlechter Haltung gerettet. Leider haben die Bestandskatzen der Dame ihn nicht akzeptiert, weshalb sie ihn schweren Herzens an uns übergeben hat.Figo ist für sein Alter sehr gut in Schuss und ein echter Charmeur. Er schmust und kuschelt für sein Leben gerne. An der rechten Halsseite hat er eine Fettwucherung, welche bereits tierärztlich untersucht wurde und keine Behandlung erfordert. Ebenso neigt er zu Harnsteinen, weshalb er Spezialfutter (Urinary) bekommt. Sonstige Medikamente sind nicht notwendig und die restliche Kostitution ist tierärztlich bestätigt dem Alter entsprechend sehr gut.

Size
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Age
Adult · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Günzburg
Shelter
Tierheim Günzburg
Living with Figo
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Tierheim Günzburg · GünzburgLearn about European Shorthair →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Figo home

What you'll need for Figo 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 Figo

What life with Figo looks like

Figo is an adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Günzburg in Günzburg.

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.

Günzburg, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Figo, answered.

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