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Adopt Garfield

Mixed Breed · Male

Garfield - "If you want to look thinner, hang around people fatter than you." cuddles sought! Still on Madeira. Garfield, a very friendly tomcat who probably had a home at some point, is constantly looking for people to take care of him. The red tomcat is very sweet and gentle and longs for a cozy home. Garfield is already neutered, microchipped, and has received vaccinations against cat flu and rabies. The kitten is FeLV and FIV negative and has been dewormed. If interested, please fill out our form for interest in a cat, which you can find under this link. Please note our instructions for filling out the form provided there.

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Garfield - “If you want to look thinner, hang around people fatter than you.” Streicheleinheiten gesucht! Noch auf Madeira. Garfield, ein sehr freundlicher Kater der wohl mal ein Zuhause hatte. Er sucht ständig Menschen, die sich um ihn kümmern. Der rote Kater ist sehr süß und sanft und sehnt sich nach einem gemütlichen. Garfield ist bereits kastriert, gechippt und hat Impfungen gegen Katzenschnupfen -seuche und Tollwut erhalten. Der Bub ist FeLV und FIV negativ getestet und entwurmt. Bei Interesse füllt doch bitte unser Formular Interesse an einem Hund aus, das Du unter diesem Link findest. Bitte beachte unsere dort gegebenen Hinweise zum Ausfüllen des Formulares. # noch auf Madeira

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Vamos lá Madeira e.V.
Living with Garfield
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Cared for by Vamos lá Madeira e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Garfield home

What you'll need for Garfield in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Garfield

What life with Garfield looks like

Garfield is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Vamos lá Madeira e.V. in Germany.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇩🇪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.

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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. Vamos lá Madeira 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 — Vamos lá Madeira 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 dogs 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 Vamos lá Madeira 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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