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Graf

British Shorthair · Male · Adult · 4 years

Graf comes from a seizure of 16 cats. The group came from poor living conditions and had a decent health package. They are now mostly treated and ready for a new home. The cats are looking for a home for two or a similarly aged companion.

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Graf stammt aus einer Sicherstellung von 16 Katzen. Die Gruppe stammt aus schlechter Haltung und hatte gesundheitliche ein ordentliches Päckchen. Mittlerweile sind sie größtenteils ausbehandelt und bereit für ein neues Zuhause. Die Katzen suchen ein Zuhause zu zweit oder zu einem ähnlich alten Artgenossen.

Size
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Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Bochum
Shelter
Tierheim Bochum
Living with Graf
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Bochum · BochumLearn about British Shorthair →
More cats in Bochum →More cats in Germany →

Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Graf home

What you'll need for Graf 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
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    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 Graf

What life with Graf looks like

Graf is a adult british shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Bochum in Bochum.

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.

Bochum, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Graf, answered.

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