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Harald

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Harald is my name. Yes, you read that right, Harald. My caregivers thought an old name like mine would suit a charming old man like me. My wild years are long behind me, now in a really high cat age I only crave for peace, a cozy spot on the couch, good food and gentle petting. Gentle because I get very angry if you touch my back. Even when trying to lift me up I turn into a tiger. Probably my proud age and all the past adventures have taken their toll and spondylosis pinches me from time to time. Are you looking for a good soul who also knows what she doesn't want, but otherwise gives her heart to you and stays with you for as long as she has left? Do you want to give a stray a beautiful life?

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wenn sie gestatten, Harald ist mein Name. Ja, genau wirklich richtig gelesen, Harald. Meine Pfleger fanden, so ein alter Name passt zu so einem bezaubernden Opa wie mir. Meine wilden Jahre liegen schon lange hinter mir, nun, in einem wirklich hohen Katzenalter sehne ich mich nur noch nach Ruhe, einem gemütlichen Plätzchen auf dem Sofa, gutem Futter und vorsichtigen Streicheleinheiten. Vorsichtig deshalb, da ich ganz böse werde, wenn man mir an den Rücken kommt. Auch beim Versuch, mich anzuheben werde ich zum Tiger. Vermutlich hat mein stolzes Alter und all die früheren Abenteuer seinen Tribut gefordert und die ein oder andere Spondylose zwickt mich hin und wieder. Du suchst eine gute Seele, die Katzentypisch auch einmal weiß, was sie gerade nicht möchte, die dir sonst aber ihr Herz schenkt und bei dir bleibt, für alle Zeit, die sie noch hat? Du möchtest einem Notfellchen noch eine schöne Lebenszeit ermöglichen?

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Essen
Shelter
Tierheim Essen
Living with Harald
  • Neutered
Cared for by Tierheim Essen · Essen

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Harald home

What you'll need for Harald 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
    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 Harald

What life with Harald looks like

Harald is a adult cat waiting at Tierheim Essen in Essen.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Harald, answered.

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