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Holger

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 9 years

Holger could be rehomed in April 2017! …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. My name is Holger. I am male, neutered, and born in 2016. I have been waiting since January 2017 for a new home. My caretakers say about me: Holger is an adoption from a garden colony of cats, where cat lovers or enthusiasts are sought with patience for adoption, because Holger is not really wild. The cat family was fed when the kittens grew up and winter approached, and that's when we came into play. Unfortunately, like so often too late, we would have been taken in when the cats were still small, and they could have adapted more easily to humans. Nevertheless, Holger has developed well during his quarantine period, and during feeding, a cautious pat is allowed. In everyday life, he shows himself to be open and interested after getting used to his surroundings, so we assume that he can develop trust in a quiet home with patience quite quickly. An appropriate adaptation period must also be factored into the new home. Holger does not want to be pressured, and we recommend hand-feeding and practicing how pleasant cuddling with a human hand can be. Since he has already experienced such training with us and accepted the first cuddles, it is simply a matter of trust and patience that one must bring with adoption. He gets along excellently with other animals and would gladly move in as a second cat. Ideally, with one of his brothers or Mama. Who would like to give Holger the chance to finally win trust in his own home, which he will then surely only give to his new owner…… The descriptions are impressions and photos of the animal in our animal shelter and our foster homes. Each animal can develop differently in the new home.

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Holger konnte im April 2017 vermittelt werden! …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Mein Name ist Holger. Ich bin männlich, kastriert und 2016 geboren. Ich warte seit Januar 2017 auf ein neues Zuhause. Das sagen meine Betreuer über mich: Holger ist eine Übernahme von Katzen eines Gartenbestandes, wo Katzenkenner oder Liebhaber mit Geduld für die Adoption gesucht werden, denn Holger ist nicht wirklich wild.Die Katzenfamilie wurde gefüttert, als die Kitten groß wurden und der Winter nahte, kamen wir ins Spiel.Leider wie so oft zu spät, hätte man uns ins Boot geholt, als die Katzen noch klein waren, hätten sie sich leichter an den Menschen gewöhnen können. Trotzdem hat Holger sich in seiner Quarantänezeit gut entwickelt, bei Fütterung ist eine vorsichtige Streicheleinheit erlaubt.Im Alltag zeigt er sich nach Eingewöhnung offen und interessiert, daher gehen wir davon aus, das er in einem ruhigen Zuhause mit Geduld recht schnell Vertrauen fassen kann. Eine entsprechende Eingewöhnungszeit muss der Interessent also auch im neuen Zuhause einkalkulieren. Holger möchte keinesfalls bedrängt werden, wir empfehlen hier Handfütterung und dabei üben, wie angenehm Kuscheln mit der Menschenhand sein kann. Da er bei uns schon mal solch ein Training erfährt und danach auch die ersten Kuscheleinheiten akzeptierte, ist es schlicht eine Frage des Vertrauens und der Geduld, die man bei Adoption mitbringen muss. Mit Artgenossen versteht er sich hervorragend, gern kann Holger als Zweitkatze ausziehen.Im Idealfall mit einem seiner Brüder oder Frau Mama. Wer möchte Holger die Chance geben, endlich im eigenen Zuhause sein Vertrauen zu gewinnen, was er dann garantiert nur ihrem neuen Besitzer schenken wird…… Die Beschreibungen sind Eindrücke und Aufnahmen des Tieres in unserem Tierheim und unserer Pflegestellen. Jedes Tier kann sich im neuen Zuhause anders entwickeln.

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Grimma
Shelter
Tierheim Schkortitz
Living with Holger
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Bringing Holger home

What you'll need for Holger 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
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    Covered Litter Box

    Privacy reduces stress in week one. Get one size up from what you'd think.

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    €25–45
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    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Holger

What life with Holger looks like

Holger is a small adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierheim Schkortitz in Grimma.

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 Holger, answered.

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