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Garfield

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 9 years

Garfield was surrendered by his previous owner to the animal shelter. He is a calm, confident and balanced cat who values a stable and predictable environment. He gets along well with cats of similar character. However, he does not like very active or pushy cats that constantly try to play with him or get too close. Therefore, a quiet home with a similarly laid-back cat or as a single cat would be ideal for him. Garfield loves one thing above all: food - and you can tell. He is very food-motivated and looks forward to his meals every day. Health-wise, he has not had any major problems so far. He only had to be treated once for an eye infection, which has healed completely. Garfield enjoys petting and being close to people, but decides for himself when enough is enough. If he doesn't feel like attention, he just walks away. And if he doesn't feel like coming back from the outdoor enclosure to the cat house, the older gentleman can protest quite loudly - with some hissing and a small "drama performance". This behavior is simply part of his character and is not to be understood as aggression. Garfield is a lovable cat with his very own personality. Those who appreciate calm, strong-willed senior cats and respect their boundaries will find him a wonderful companion.

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Garfield wurde von seinem früheren Besitzer im Tierheim abgegeben. Er ist ein ruhiger, selbstbewusster und ausgeglichener Kater, der eine stabile und vorhersehbare Umgebung schätzt. Mit Katzen ähnlichen Charakters kommt er gut zurecht. Sehr aktive oder aufdringliche Katzen, die ihn ständig zum Spielen auffordern oder ihm zu nahe kommen, mag er hingegen nicht. Für ihn wäre daher ein ruhiges Zuhause mit einer ebenfalls gelassenen Katze oder als Einzelkater ideal. Garfield liebt vor allem eines: Futter – und das sieht man ihm auch an. Er ist sehr futtermotiviert und freut sich jeden Tag auf seine Mahlzeiten. Gesundheitlich hatte er bisher keine größeren Probleme. Lediglich einmal musste er wegen einer Augenentzündung behandelt werden, die vollständig ausgeheilt ist. Garfield genießt Streicheleinheiten und die Nähe zum Menschen, entscheidet jedoch selbst, wann es genug ist. Wenn er keine Lust mehr auf Aufmerksamkeit hat, geht er einfach weg. Und wenn er gerade keine Lust hat, vom Außengehege wieder ins Katzenhaus zu kommen, kann der ältere Herr durchaus lautstark protestieren – mit etwas Fauchen und einer kleinen „Dramaeinlage“. Dieses Verhalten gehört einfach zu seinem Charakter und ist nicht als Aggression zu verstehen. Garfield ist ein liebenswerter Kater mit einer ganz eigenen Persönlichkeit. Wer ruhige, charakterstarke Seniorenkatzen schätzt und ihre Grenzen respektiert, wird in ihm einen wunderbaren Begleiter finden.

Size
Age
Adult · 9 years
Location
🇦🇹Graz
Shelter
Tierheim Arche Noah
Living with Garfield
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Bringing Garfield home

What you'll need for Garfield 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
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

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

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    €10–18
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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Garfield

What life with Garfield looks like

Garfield is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Arche Noah in Graz.

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 Austria

Austrian shelters follow the federal Tierschutzgesetz framework: adopters sign a Schutzvertrag (protection contract) committing to the animal's welfare. Spay/neuter, microchip, and vaccinations are included; fees typically range €150–€350.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Garfield, answered.

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