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Gavin

Male · Young · 2 years

Gavin once had a home, but his owner could no longer keep him. Therefore, he asked our colleague Paola for help. She did not hesitate and took Gavin in. And so, the nice tomcat now lives with many other animals at our shelter. Gavin is very friendly with other cats; he also likes dogs very much and sometimes takes care of puppies. Since there are unfortunately some other cats among them who Gavin bullies, we would like to bring the dear fellow to Germany as soon as possible so that he can find a safe dream home here. If you would like to take Gavin into your family, we are looking forward to your message. For our cats, we prefer those that are suitable for apartment living with a cat-safe netted balcony or a secured terrace.

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Gavin hatte mal ein Zuhause, doch sein Besitzer konnte ihn nicht mehr halten. Deshalb bat er unsere Kollegin Paola um Hilfe. Die zögerte nicht lange und nahm Gavin auf. Und so lebt der nette Kater jetzt bei ihr mit vielen anderen Tieren zusammen.Gavin geht sehr freundlich mit anderen Katzen um, er mag auch Hunde sehr, Welpen betreut er manchmal regelrecht. Da es unter den anderen Katern leider einige gibt, die Gavin mobben, möchten wir den lieben Kerl so bald wie möglich nach Deutschland holen, damit er hier ein sicheres Traumzuhause finden kann.Wenn Sie Gavin in Ihre Familie aufnehmen möchten, freuen wir uns über Ihre Nachricht. Für unsere Katzen bevorzugen wir die Wohnungshaltung mit vernetztem Balkon bzw. gesicherter Terrasse. Ihr Ansprechpartner für diese

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
ProTier e.V.
Living with Gavin
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
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Cared for by ProTier e.V. · Germany

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Gavin home

What you'll need for Gavin 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 Gavin

What life with Gavin looks like

Gavin is a young adult cat waiting at ProTier e.V. in Germany.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Gavin, answered.

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