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Adopt Gustav

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

Gustav arrived half-dead at the beginning of September. He was born around June 1, 2021, and was severely underweight, dehydrated, and infested with fleas all over his body. He was completely shorn, bathed, and gradually fattened up and treated over weeks. Now, our little fighter is a playful kitten who has already been vaccinated and dewormed. Therefore, he can only be rehomed with a sibling or in a household with a second cat! Particularly, he is fond of the pretty Mimi. Unfortunately, our little Gustav is blind in his right eye. The eye was so damaged by the serious illness in his youth that it may need to be removed.

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Gustav kam halbtot Anfang September zu uns. Er ist um den 1. Juni 2021 geboren und war extrem abgemagert, ausgetrocknet und am ganzen Körper mit Fliegenmaden befallen. Er wurde hier komplett geschoren, gewaschen und über Wochen aufgepäppelt und behandelt. Nun ist unser kleiner Kämpfer eine verspielte Jungkatze, die bereits geimpft und entwurmt ist. Er wird daher nur mit einem Geschwisterchen oder in einen Haushalt mit einer Zweitkatze vermittelt! Besonders angetan hat es ihm die hübsche Mimi. Leider ist unser kleiner Gustav auf dem rechten Auge blind. Das Auge wurde durch die schwere Krankheit in jungen Jahren so geschädigt, dass es vielleicht entfernt werden muss.

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Leipzig/Colditz
Shelter
Tierhilfe Landkreis Leipzig/Colditz e.V.
Living with Gustav
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Cared for by Tierhilfe Landkreis Leipzig/Colditz e.V. · Leipzig/ColditzLearn about Mixed Breed

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Bringing Gustav home

What you'll need for Gustav 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 Gustav

What life with Gustav looks like

Gustav is a small adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierhilfe Landkreis Leipzig/Colditz e.V. in Leipzig/Colditz.

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.

Leipzig/Colditz, Germany browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Gustav, answered.

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