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Hans

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

The charming little tabby tomcat Hans is still living in Crete. From his foster mother we received the following description: Hans is a sweet little tabby tomcat who is very friendly, gentle and playful. He loves people and also likes children. He enjoys cuddling on the sofa and playing with his toys. He gets along well with other cats, as long as he receives enough attention. He may also enjoy living as the only prince with his humans. He likes exploring the garden and will certainly want to go outdoors later on. Born June 2024 Neutered Vaccinated Microchipped Tested (FIV/FELV negative)

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Der zauberhafte kleine Tigerkater Hans lebt noch auf Kreta. Von seiner Pflegemama bekamen wir folgende Beschreibung: Hans ist ein süßer kleiner getigerter Kater, der sehr freundlich, sanft und verspielt ist. Er liebt Menschen und mag auch Kinder. Gern kuschelt er auf dem Sofa und spielt mit seinen Spielsachen. Er versteht sich gut mit anderen Katzen, solange er genug Aufmerksamkeit bekommt. Vielleicht genießt er es auch, als Einzelprinz bei seinen Menschen zu leben, Er erkundet gerne den Garten und möchte später sicher gern Freigang. Geboren Juni 2024 Kastriert Geimpft Mit Mikrochip versehen Getestet (FIV/FELV negativ)

Size

Small

Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Tierschutzverein Leise-Pfoten e.V.

Living with Hans

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Tierschutzverein Leise-Pfoten e.V. · Germany Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Hans home

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About Hans

What life with Hans looks like

Hans is a small young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierschutzverein Leise-Pfoten e.V. in Germany.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Hans, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Hans?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierschutzverein Leise-Pfoten e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Hans on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Hans if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierschutzverein Leise-Pfoten 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Hans 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 Hans 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 Leise-Pfoten e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Hans 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.