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Franz &#8211

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

I am male, neutered, and born around 2018. I have been waiting since July 2023 for a new home. My caretakers say about me: Franzl is a white-red Abgabekater who found shelter with us due to health reasons. He moved in with his Sissi, and he very much wishes to find a new home together with her.

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Ich bin männlich, kastriert und circa 2018 geboren. Ich warte seit Juli 2023 auf ein neues Zuhause. Das sagen meine Betreuer über mich: Franzl ist eine weiß roter Abgabekater, der aus gesundheitlichen Gründen bei uns Unterschlupf gefunden hat. Er ist mit seiner Sissi bei uns eingezogen und wünscht sich sehr, auch mit ihr zusammen ein neues Zuhause zu finden. Auch wenn das die

Size
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Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Grimma
Shelter
Tierheim Schkortitz
Living with Franz &#8211
  • ✓Neutered
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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Franz &#8211 home

What you'll need for Franz &#8211 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 Franz &#8211

What life with Franz &#8211 looks like

Franz &#8211 is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierheim Schkortitz in Grimma.

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.

Grimma, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Franz &#8211, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Franz &#8211?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Schkortitz handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Franz &#8211 on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Franz &#8211 if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Schkortitz 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 Franz &#8211 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 Franz &#8211 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 Schkortitz early rather than rehoming privately; they know Franz &#8211 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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