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European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 5 years

Hello and my dearest miau! I am Gizmo, 5.5 years old, and I look incredibly cute in my fancy fur. And that's me: a cute and really lovable little kitten. I have just one problem – I don't handle changes very well. And that's why I now have a big worry: no one wants me. Mijaujaujau! I want to be honest with you, because it won't help anyway. So… I found a nice home, but it put me so much stress that I became unsanitary. I know… that's not good. I'm ashamed to write this, but I am no longer a kitten and I know how to use the litter box. And so, as it had to, I was reluctantly brought back to our shelter. Here, I use the litter box very properly, and I think something else might have put me under additional pressure. Nevertheless, I am now looking for safe, loving, and understanding people with tiled floors, so that – and if I should become unsanitary again – it won't be a problem. For that, you will really get a very, very lovable little kitten. Honestly. Miau! I also had to fight with struvite stones… maybe they were to blame? Anyway, I am now getting appropriate dietary food. That can't hurt. Miau! And now I am looking for you! Dear people with little stress and a nice apartment. Plus a cozy couch to snuggle on… hach! That would be my "needle in a haystack". How? You are good at finding needles? How cool is that? Then write my name on the application form – the rest you know. I am just very hopeful. Miau!

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Hallo und mein liebstes Miau! Ich heiße Gizmo, bin 5,5 Jahre jung und sehe in meinem schicken Pelz unheimlich niedlich aus. Und das bin ich auch: ein niedlicher und wirklich lieber Schatzkater. Ich habe nur ein einziges Problem – ich komme mit Veränderungen nicht so gut zurecht. Und deshalb habe ich jetzt die ganz große Sorge, dass mich kein Mensch haben will. Mijaujaujau! Ich will da ganz ehrlich zu Ihnen sein, denn es nützt ja nix. Also … ich hatte ein schönes Zuhause gefunden, doch das hat mich so in Stress versetzt, dass ich deshalb unsauber wurde. Ich weiß … das geht nicht. Ich schäme mich auch gerade, das hier zu schreiben. Ich bin ja kein Kitten mehr und weiß, wie das mit dem Klo geht. Und so kam es, wie es kommen musste – ich wurde schweren Herzens zurück ins Tierheim gebracht. Hier benutze ich wieder ganz brav meine Toilette und ich denke mal, dass irgendwas anderes mich vielleicht auch noch zusätzlich so unter Druck gesetzt hat. Nichtsdestotrotz suche ich jetzt sicherheitshalber ganz liebe und verständnisvolle Menschen mit gefliesten Fußböden, damit – und falls ich anfänglich nochmal unsauber sein sollte – das nicht zum Problem wird. Dafür bekommen Sie auch wirklich einen ganz, ganz lieben Katermann. Ehrlich. Miau! Ich hatte zwischendurch auch mit Struvitsteinen zu kämpfen … vielleicht waren die auch schuld? Jedenfalls bekomme ich jetzt ein entsprechendes Diätfutter. Das kann ja nicht schaden. Miau! Und nun Suche ich Sie! Liebe Menschen mit wenig Stress und einer schönen Wohnung. Dazu noch eine gemütliche Couch zum Kuscheln … hach! Das wäre meine „Stecknadel im Heuhaufen”. Wie? Sie sind gut im Stecknadelsein? Wie toll ist das denn? Dann schreiben Sie doch schnell meinen Namen auf den Fragenbogen – den Rest kennen Sie ja. Ich bin gerade ganz hoffnungsvoll. Miau!

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Kiel
Shelter
Tierheim Uhlenkrog Kiel
Living with Gizmo
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Cared for by Tierheim Uhlenkrog Kiel · KielLearn about European Shorthair

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Bringing Gizmo home

What you'll need for Gizmo in week one.

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  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 Gizmo

What life with Gizmo looks like

Gizmo is a large adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Uhlenkrog Kiel in Kiel.

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 Gizmo, answered.

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