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Hardy

Mixed Breed · Male

Gender: Male /neutered Hardy came to us in a critically poor condition at the animal shelter. His right eye was completely destroyed and had to be surgically removed. Unfortunately, Hardy is also FIV positive (Feline AIDS). This disease is not transmissible to humans or other animal species. He still meets his environment very cautiously and reservedly, as he apparently hasn't had many good experiences with humans. Despite everything, we hope very much that this brave tomcat finally gets the chance for a loving home – preferably as a permanent foster placement.

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Geschlecht: Männlich /Kastriert Hardy kam in einem dramatisch schlechten Zustand zu uns ins Tierheim. Sein rechtes Auge war völlig zerstört und mußte operativ entfernt werden. Leider ist Hardy auch FIV positiv getestet (Katzenaids). Diese Erkrankung ist nicht auf Menschen oder andere Tierarten übertragbar. Er begegnet seiner Umgebung noch sehr vorsichtig und zurückhaltend, da er offenbar nicht viele gute Erfahrungen mit Menschen gemacht hat. Trotz allem hoffen wir sehr, dass dieser tapfere Kater endlich die Chance auf ein liebevolles Zuhause bekommt – gerne auch als Dauerpflegestelle. Wer Hardy kennenlernen möchte oder Fragen zu ihm hat, darf sich gerne bei uns im Tierheim melden oder während unserer

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Herford
Shelter
Tierheim Herford
Living with Hardy
  • Neutered
Cared for by Tierheim Herford · HerfordLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Hardy home

What you'll need for Hardy 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 Hardy

What life with Hardy looks like

Hardy is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierheim Herford in Herford.

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.

Herford, Germany browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Hardy, answered.

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