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Garfield

European Shorthair · Unknown

Adoption animal Garfield has already settled in well with us, but he is not yet trusting. So he's not a beginner pet – he needs work! Garfield, Luna, and Minka should ideally be rehomed together, as the three are inseparable. Info Born: Spring 2023 Color: red/white Breed: DSH Sex: male / neutered FIV/FeLV:

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VermittlungstierGarfield hat sich schon gut bei uns entwickelt, aber zutraulich ist er noch nicht. Also daher kein Anfängertier – es muss mit ihm gearbeitet werden! Garfield, Luna und Minka sollen möglichst gemeinsam vermittelt werden, da die drei unzertrennlich sind. Infos Geboren: Frühjahr 2023 Farbe: rot / weiß Rasse: EKH Geschlecht: m / kastriert FIV / FeLV: negativ

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Location
🇩🇪Halver
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Halver
Living with Garfield
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Halver · HalverLearn about European Shorthair →
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Listed 5 months ago

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
    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 Garfield

What life with Garfield looks like

Garfield is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierschutzverein Halver in Halver.

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.

Halver, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

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. Tierschutzverein Halver 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 — Tierschutzverein Halver 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 Tierschutzverein Halver 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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