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Gino

Mixed Breed · Male

Gino is one of the biggest and most beloved tomcats at the cat shelter. Everyone loves him and his clumsy ways. He’s very food-motivated, people-oriented, and absolutely adores playing. At the moment, we cannot rehome him yet for various reasons. He gets along well with our gentle Panther Pitti, who urgently needs a home. Born autumn 2021 Friendly, playful, and people-oriented. Vaccinated and neutered. Breed: this breed

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🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Vereinigung der Katzenfreunde e.V. (deutscher Katzenschutzbund)

Cared for by Vereinigung der Katzenfreunde e.V. (deutscher Katzenschutzbund) · Germany Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Gino home

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About Gino

What life with Gino looks like

Gino is an adult mixed breed cat waiting at Vereinigung der Katzenfreunde e.V. (deutscher Katzenschutzbund) 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Gino, answered.

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