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Hershel

Male · Young · 1 year

Hershel was found with a frayed and rather tight collar. He is an outgoing cat, but you should avoid touching his hindquarters as he tends to react defensively here. We are currently observing whether this is caused by pain. Since Hershel is deaf, he will only be placed in indoor housing or secure outdoor access. We cannot yet report on his behavior with other cats. (As of 17.08.2026) If you are interested in our cats, please contact us directly by phone at the animal shelter (please leave a message on the answering machine) or by email with your phone number, so we can discuss further details and possibly arrange a meeting to get to know each other.

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Hershel Hershel wurde mit einem ausgefranzten und ziemlich engen Geschirr gefunden. Er ist ein kontaktfreudiger Kater, man sollte allerdings meiden, seine Hinterhand zu berühren, da er hier zu Abwehrreaktionen neigt. Ob dies durch Schmerzen herbeigeführt wird, beobachten wir momentan. Da Hershel taub ist, wird er ausschließlich in Wohnungshaltung oder gesicherten Freigang vermittelt. Zum Verhalten mit anderen Katzen können wir momentan noch nicht berichten. (Stand 17.08.2026) Wenn Sie Interesse an unseren Katzen haben, melden Sie sich bitte direkt telefonisch im Tierheim unter (gerne Nachricht auf AB hinterlassen) oder per Mail mit Angabe Ihrer Telefonnummer an , dann kann Näheres besprochen und gegebenenfalls ein Termin zum Kennenlernen ausgemacht werden.

Size
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Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Ria-Nickel-Tierheim Homburg
Cared for by Ria-Nickel-Tierheim Homburg · Germany
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Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Hershel home

What you'll need for Hershel in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Hershel

What life with Hershel looks like

Hershel is a young adult dog waiting at Ria-Nickel-Tierheim Homburg in Germany.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇩🇪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 Hershel, answered.

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