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Adopt Franklin

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

The young tomcat Franklin was found in Oerlinghausen at the end of August. He was not neutered and had a mark, and no one was missing him. Since Franklin showed himself quite shy and insisted on going back outside, we let him out after his castration. Now he has joined our colony of indoor cats and wants to stay with us. Patrons are welcome to support Franklin by becoming a sponsor. Shelter account: Tierschutz der Tat e.V.

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Der junge Kater Franklin wurde Ende August in Oerlinghausen gefunden. Er war nicht kastriert und gekennzeichnet, und niemand vermisste ihn. Weil Franklin sich recht scheu zeigte und unbedingt wieder nach draußen wollte, haben wir ihn nach der Kastration rausgelassen. Inzwischen hat er sich unserer Hofkatzengesellschaft angeschlossen und möchte bei uns bleiben. Ein eigenes Zuhause würde ihm aber noch viel besser gefallen. Gern kann man Franklin auch mit einer Patenschaft unterstützen. Tierheimkonto: Tierschutz der Tat e.V.

Size
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Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Detmold
Shelter
Tierheim Detmold
Living with Franklin
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Bringing Franklin home

What you'll need for Franklin 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
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

    Tall enough they can stretch fully. Saves your couch from week one.

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About Franklin

What life with Franklin looks like

Franklin is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierheim Detmold in Detmold.

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.

Detmold, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Franklin, answered.

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