How do I contact the shelter about Fips?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Oelzschau handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Fips on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Fips if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Oelzschau 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 Fips 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 Fips 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 Oelzschau early rather than rehoming privately; they know Fips 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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Fips

European Shorthair · Male · Young · 1 year

Fips lives on a foster home. Fips came into the animal shelter with its siblings last August. While its siblings have already left the shelter, Fips and its brother Yury waited a full year for a new home—unsuccessfully. But our young tomcat’s bad luck didn’t end there: His brother Yury sadly passed away due to health issues. Now, Fips is alone and urgently needs a new home! Fips is appropriately aged and very playful, showing great enthusiasm for games. He is curious, interested, and friendly towards people. Fips is Calicivirus and Mycoplasma positive—this is a mixed infection that causes cold-like symptoms. Currently, he is not affected by it. In a new home, it should be ensured that he is not exposed to stress to avoid weakening his immune system. Since these infections are contagious, we are looking for a household with a already tested positive cat. If symptoms appear, it is important to discuss further measures with a veterinarian.

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Fips lebt auf einer Pflegestelle Fips kam vergangenen August mit seinen Geschwistern im Tierheim zur Welt. Während seine Geschwister bereits alle das Tierheim hinter sich ließen, wartete Fips gemeinsam mit Bruder Yury ein Jahr lang auf ein neues Zuhause – leider erfolglos. Doch die Pechsträhne wollte unseren jungen Kater nicht verlassen: Sein Bruder Yury verstarb leider aus gesundheitlichen Gründen.. Nun ist Fips allein und wartet dringend auf ein neues Zuhause! Altersentsprechend ist Fips sehr verspielt und lässt sich für Angelspiele begeistern. Dem Menschen gegenüber zeigt er sich neugierig, interessiert und kontaktfreudig. Fips ist Caliciviren und Mykoplasmen positiv – dies ist eine Mischinfektion, die Schnupfensymptome verursacht. Aktuell ist er dadurch nicht beeinträchtigt. Im neuen Zuhause sollte nur darauf geachtet werden, dass er wenig Stress ausgesetzt ist, um sein Immunsystem nicht zu schwächen. Da diese Infektionen ansteckend sind, suchen wir einen Haushalt mit einer bereits vorhandenen positiv getesteten Katze. Bei auftretenden Symptomen ist es wichtig, weitere Maßnahmen mit dem Tierarzt abzusprechen. Die

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Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇩🇪Oelzschau

Shelter

Tierheim Oelzschau

Living with Fips

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped

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About Fips

What life with Fips looks like

Fips is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Oelzschau in Oelzschau.

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 Fips, answered.

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