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Garfield

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

Our Garfield, born around 2023, is looking for people with patience, understanding, and a big heart for sensitive cats. Garfield comes from an animal hoarding household and therefore still brings a lot of insecurity with it. What he experienced in his previous life, we can only guess – at our shelter, he currently shows himself to be very fearful and reserved. He needs time to settle in, gain trust, and learn that people can also mean safety and security. For Garfield, we wish for a quiet home where he can take his time to settle in. He gets along well with other cats, so he could do well in a quiet and social home with a silky paw or live together with a compatible cat friend. Garfield is looking for people who do not have high expectations but give him the chance to build trust step by step. Whoever gives him this time helps a special tomcat find his way into a new life.

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Unser Garfield, geboren ca. 2023, sucht Menschen mit Geduld, Verständnis und einem großen Herzen für sensible Katzen. Garfield stammt aus einem Animal-Hoarding-Haushalt und bringt deshalb noch viel Unsicherheit mit. Was er in seinem bisherigen Leben erlebt hat, können wir nur erahnen – bei uns zeigt er sich aktuell noch sehr ängstlich und zurückhaltend. Er braucht Zeit, um anzukommen, Vertrauen zu fassen und zu lernen, dass Menschen auch Sicherheit und Geborgenheit bedeuten können. Für Garfield wünschen wir uns ein ruhiges Zuhause, in dem er in seinem eigenen Tempo ankommen darf. Mit anderen Katzen ist er gut verträglich, daher könnte er gut zu einer ruhigen und sozialen Samtpfote ziehen oder gemeinsam mit einer passenden Katzenfreundin leben. Garfield sucht Menschen, die keine schnellen Erwartungen haben, sondern ihm die Chance geben, Schritt für Schritt Vertrauen aufzubauen. Wer ihm diese Zeit schenkt, hilft einem besonderen Kater dabei, den Weg in ein neues Leben zu finden.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Aurich
Shelter
Tierheim Aurich (Animal Welfare Aurich e.V.)
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Bringing Garfield home

What you'll need for Garfield 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 Garfield

What life with Garfield looks like

Garfield is a small young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierheim Aurich (Animal Welfare Aurich e.V.) in Aurich.

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.

Aurich, 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. Tierheim Aurich (Animal Welfare Aurich e.V.) 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 Aurich (Animal Welfare Aurich e.V.) 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 Aurich (Animal Welfare Aurich e.V.) 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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