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Hugo

European Shorthair · Female

🐾HUGO – JA, HUGO IST EIN MÄDCHEN!🖤🤍 Der Name sorgt vielleicht kurz für Verwirrung, deshalb klären wir das Wichtigste direkt: Hugo ist weiblich!😄 ❤️Und diese hübsche Katzendame würde ihr Tierheimzimmer sehr gerne gegen ein eigenes Zuhause eintauschen. Menschen gegenüber zeigt sich Hugo von ihrer wunderbaren Seite: Sie ist lieb, verschmust und genießt die Nähe und Aufmerksamkeit. Streicheleinheiten? Sehr gerne. Ein gemütliches Plätzchen bei ihren Menschen? Noch besser.🥰 Wie Hugo andere Katzen findet, müssen wir noch ein bisschen genauer herausfinden. Ihre Verträglichkeit wird daher noch getestet, bevor wir sagen können, ob sie sich über kätzische Gesellschaft freuen würde oder ihr Zuhause lieber für sich hätte. 🏡Für Hugo suchen wir ein Zuhause in Wohnungshaltung mit gesichertem Balkon. Dort darf sie dann hoffentlich schon bald in der Sonne liegen, die Umgebung beobachten und vor allem eines wissen: Hier gehöre ich hin. ❤️ Denn hinter dem vielleicht etwas ungewöhnlichen Namen steckt eine ganz bezaubernde Katzendame, die jetzt nur noch die richtigen Menschen braucht.🖤🤍🐾

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Age
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Location
🇩🇪Gelsenkirchen
Shelter
Tierheim Gelsenkirchen
Living with Hugo
  • ✓Good with cats
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Bringing Hugo home

What you'll need for Hugo 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 Hugo

What life with Hugo looks like

Hugo is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Gelsenkirchen in Gelsenkirchen.

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.

Gelsenkirchen, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Hugo, answered.

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