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Hank

Unknown · Young · 3 years

Hank – a cuddly cat with a sensitive heart is looking for his forever home! Our handsome Hank came to us on 29.08. He had always stood at the door of his finders and eventually gained regular access to the house. He appeared hungry and was obviously seeking connection – much to the distress of the family cat already living there, with whom there were frequent disputes. So his path finally led to us. With us, Hank shows himself to be an incredibly people-oriented and affectionate cat who enjoys the closeness to his humans. Behind his cuddly side, however, is also a sensitive cat heart, because Hank is very startled and easily unsettled by unfamiliar situations. Currently, he shares his room with a female cat. For Hank, we wish a loving, quiet home with patient people who give him the time he needs to gain trust and feel safe. People who understand his sensitive nature and approach him with calmness and affection. For Hank, we could imagine both outdoor access and indoor living with an existing cat. Who will give our lovable Hank the security he so desperately longs for? Hank is waiting to finally arrive! General inquiry: No diseases known.

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Hank – ein Schmusekater mit einem sensiblen Herzen sucht sein Für-immer-Zuhause! Unser hübscher Hank kam am 29.08. zu uns ins Tierheim. Zuvor hatte er immer wieder bei seinen Findern vor der Tür gestanden und sich schließlich auch regelmäßig Zutritt zum Haus verschafft. Er wirkte ausgehungert und suchte offenbar Anschluss – sehr zum Leidwesen des bereits dort lebenden Familienkaters, mit dem es immer wieder zu Auseinandersetzungen kam. So führte sein Weg schließlich zu uns. Bei uns zeigt sich Hank als unglaublich menschenbezogener und anhänglicher Kater, der die Nähe zu seinen Menschen sehr genießt. Hinter seiner verschmusten Seite steckt allerdings auch ein sensibles Katerherz, denn Hank ist sehr schreckhaft und lässt sich durch ungewohnte Situationen schnell verunsichern. Aktuell teilt er sich sein Zimmer mit einer Katzendame. Für Hank wünschen wir uns ein liebevolles, ruhiges Zuhause bei geduldigen Menschen, die ihm die Zeit geben, die er braucht, um Vertrauen zu fassen und sich sicher zu fühlen. Menschen, die seine sensible Art verstehen und ihm mit Ruhe und Zuneigung begegnen. Für Hank könnten wir uns sowohl Freigang, als auch Wohnungshaltung mit einer bereits vorhandenen Katze vorstellen. Wer schenkt unserem liebenswerten Hank die Geborgenheit, nach der er sich so sehr sehnt? Hank wartet darauf, endlich ankommen zu dürfen! Allgemeine Interessentenanfrage: Es sind keine Krankheiten bekannt.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Ettlingen
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Ettlingen
Living with Hank
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Ettlingen · Ettlingen

Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Hank home

What you'll need for Hank in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Hank

What life with Hank looks like

Hank is a small young adult cat waiting at Tierschutzverein Ettlingen in Ettlingen.

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.

Ettlingen, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Hank, answered.

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