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Filya

Mixed Breed · Male

Filya ist ein wundervoller Kater mit einer berührenden Geschichte. Er lag zwei Tage lang hilflos im Gras vor einem Geschäft, ohne die Möglichkeit, sich irgendwo zu verstecken. Es war offensichtlich, dass der ehemals geliebte Hauskater dort einfach ausgesetzt wurde. Tierschützer nahmen ihn auf, versorgten ihn und fanden sogar ein neues Zuhause für ihn. Doch das Schicksal meinte es erneut nicht gut mit ihm: Das junge Paar konnte sich aus beruflichen Gründen nicht mehr um ihn kümmern, weshalb Filya schweren Herzens ins Tierheim zurückkehren musste. Trotz dieser Enttäuschungen hat Filya sein sanftes Gemüt und seine Liebe zu den Menschen nicht verloren. Er ist ein rundum verschmuster, menschenbezogener Kater, der es genießt, auf dem Arm zu sitzen und lautstark zu schnurren. Wenn er nicht gerade entspannt in seinem Körbchen schläft, klettert er liebend gerne auf Regale oder jagt begeistert seinem Spielzeug hinterher. Filya ist ein friedlicher und ruhiger Gefährte, der niemals von sich aus Streit sucht. Er ist absolut nicht aggressiv, weiß sich aber souverän zu wehren, falls ihn ein anderer Artgenosse bedrängen sollte. Mit anderen Katzen kommt er im Alltag sehr gut aus. Auch das Zusammenleben mit Kindern meistert der gelassene Kater wunderbar. Die Katzentoilette nutzt Filya von Anfang an vollkommen vorbildlich. Beim Futter ist er erfreulich unkompliziert: Er frisst brav sein Trockenfutter und freut sich riesig über Nassfutter. Nach all dem Hin und Her hat Filya endlich ein endgültiges Für-immer-Zuhause verdient. Wer diesem treuen Kater eine Chance gibt, bekommt einen wunderbaren, ausgeglichenen Gefährten fürs Leben!

Size
Extra large
Age
—
Location
🇩🇪Jessen (Elster)
Shelter
Tierschutzverein House of animals Marfino eV
Living with Filya
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierschutzverein House of animals Marfino eV · Jessen (Elster)Learn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Filya home

What you'll need for Filya 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 Filya

What life with Filya looks like

Filya is an extra-large adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierschutzverein House of animals Marfino eV in Jessen (Elster).

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.

Jessen (Elster), Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Filya, answered.

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