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Grig

European Shorthair · Male · Kitten · 4 months

Pet ID: That’s me! Fancy meeting up? Name: Grig Breed: EKH Gender: Male, neutered Age: 03-2026 In the shelter since: July 17, 2026 Grig is a charming and lively young tomcat whom we took in from our Romanian animal welfare colleagues in Brasov. In his homeland, Grig was found on the street and fortunately ended up at our partner shelter, the private Victory Shelter. However, even in Romania, even such enchanting animals as Grig have little chance of...

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Tierausweis Das bin ich! Lust auf ein Treffen? Name: Grig Rasse: EKH Geschlecht: männlich kastriert Alter: 03-2026 Im Tierheim seit: 17.07.2026 Grig ist ein zauberhafter und aufgeweckter Jungkater, den wir von unseren rumänischen Tierschutzkollegen in Brasov übernommen haben. In seiner Heimat wurde Grig auf der Straße gefunden und ist dann zum Glück in unser Partnertierheim, das private Victory Shelter, gekommen. In Rumänien haben aber selbst so zauberhafte Tiere wie Grig kaum eine Chance auf

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Age
Kitten · 4 months
Location
🇩🇪Kassel
Shelter
Name
Living with Grig
  • ✓Neutered
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Listed 6 days ago

Bringing Grig home

What you'll need for Grig in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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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

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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

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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    €30–60

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About Grig

What life with Grig looks like

Grig is a puppy/kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Name in Kassel.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇩🇪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.

Kassel, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Grig, answered.

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