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Gismo

European Shorthair · Male

W... w... wait just a moment, please, yes? G... G... Gismo is my name and I'm looking for a family. I haven't had an easy life, also because I don't get along so well with children or other animals. It... it hasn't always worked out, a... but I'm looking for a new caretaker and I really don't need a leash or anything like that. I just want to finally arrive somewhere, because I just want to be somewhere like home again. W... if you think that's okay, then I would really like to move in with you, honestly. Gismo, yes? D... thank you!

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W… w… warte bitte kurz, ja? G… G… Gismo mein Name & ich suche eine Familie. Ich hatte es leider nicht so einfach im Leben, auch weil ich nicht so mit Kindern oder anderen Tieren kann. Es… es hat nicht immer gut geklappt, a… aber ich suche einen neuen Aufpasser & ich brauche auch wirklich keinen Freigang oder so. Ich will nur endlich irgendwo ankommen, denn ich will w… wirklich einfach nur wieder irgendwo zuhause sein. W… wenn du meinst, dass das passt, dann würde ich gerne bei dir einziehen, ehrlich. Gismo, ja? D… danke!

Size

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Age

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Location

🇩🇪Rüdersdorf bei Berlin

Shelter

Meine Katzenstation

Living with Gismo

✕Good with kids

Cared for by Meine Katzenstation · Rüdersdorf bei Berlin Learn about European Shorthair →

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Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Gismo home

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About Gismo

What life with Gismo looks like

Gismo is an adult european shorthair cat waiting at Meine Katzenstation in Rüdersdorf bei Berlin.

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.

Rüdersdorf bei Berlin, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Gismo, answered.

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