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Garfield

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 8 years

EKH, male, neuteredAge: born approx. 2018Garfield was left alone by his owner in the apartment, then brought to us by the landlord. Garfield did not have it too good, as he is sweet but very skittish and anxious. He needs a quiet and loving home.

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EKH, männlich, kastriertAlter: geb. ca. 2018 Garfield wurde von seinem Besitzer alleine in der Wohnung zurückgelassen, der Vermieter hat ihn uns dann gebracht. Allzu gut hat Garfield es aber wohl nicht gehabt, denn er ist zwar lieb aber sehr schreckhaft und ängstlich. Er braucht ein ruhiges und liebevolles Zuhause.

Size
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Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Dillenburg
Shelter
Tierheim Dillenburg
Living with Garfield
  • ✓Neutered
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Bringing Garfield home

What you'll need for Garfield in week one.

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  1. 01
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    Feliway Calming Spray

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    Clumping Cat Litter

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About Garfield

What life with Garfield looks like

Garfield is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierheim Dillenburg in Dillenburg.

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.

Dillenburg, 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 Dillenburg 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 Dillenburg 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 Dillenburg 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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