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Giacomo

Mixed Breed Cat · Male · Adult · 6 years

Der charmante Giacomo kam gemeinsam mit Giulia zu uns ins Tierheim, weil ihre früheren Halter zurück ins Ausland gezogen sind und die beiden leider nicht mitnehmen konnten. Als Giacomo zu uns kam, fiel ihm die Umstellung auf die neue Umgebung zunächst sehr schwer. Er war anfangs verängstigt und liess niemanden an sich heran. Schon nach kurzer Zeit zeigte er jedoch seine liebevolle, verschmuste und verspielte Seite. Bei schnellen oder ruckartigen Bewegungen erschrickt Giacomo teilweise noch immer und läuft fauchend davon. Sobald er die Situation jedoch einschätzen kann, kehrt er rasch wieder zurück und zeigt sich wieder von seiner charmanten Seite. Mit Giulia versteht sich Giacomo gut. Obwohl sich die beiden schon lange kennen und gut miteinander auskommen, sind sie nicht besonders eng aneinander gebunden und gehen gerne ihre eigenen Wege. Deshalb kann Giacomo sowohl als Einzelkatze als auch gemeinsam mit Giulia in ein neues Zuhause ziehen. Da Giacomo in ungewohnten Situationen verunsichert reagieren und vereinzelt auch aggressives Verhalten zeigen kann, suchen wir für ihn ein Zuhause ohne Hunde und ohne kleine Kinder. Ältere, katzenerfahrene Kinder sollten hingegen kein Problem sein. Bisher kannte Giacomo ausschliesslich das Leben als Wohnungskatze. Da er jedoch sehr aktiv und neugierig ist, möchten wir ihm künftig ein Zuhause mit Freigang ermöglichen. Wir wünschen uns deshalb für ihn ein ländlich gelegenes Zuhause mit Katzentörli.

Size
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Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇨🇭Zürich
Shelter
Zürcher Tierschutz
Living with Giacomo
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Zürcher Tierschutz · ZürichLearn about Mixed Breed Cat →

Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Giacomo home

What you'll need for Giacomo 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 Giacomo

What life with Giacomo looks like

Giacomo is an adult mixed breed cat cat waiting at Zürcher Tierschutz in Zürich.

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 Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

Zürich, Switzerland — browse more cats in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Giacomo, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Giacomo?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Zürcher Tierschutz handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Giacomo on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Giacomo if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Zürcher Tierschutz 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Giacomo 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 Giacomo 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 Zürcher Tierschutz early rather than rehoming privately; they know Giacomo 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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