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Hugo

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 4 years

Hugo is a friendly and accommodating tomcat who enjoys being out and about when he has his run. He shows a bit of caution and closely observes his surroundings. He gets along well with others and is always eager for a few tasty snacks. This cat needs outdoor access.

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Hugo ist ein freundlicher und verträglicher Kater, der gerne draußen unterwegs ist und seinen Freigang genießt. Dabei zeigt er sich eher vorsichtig und beobachtet seine Umgebung genau. Mit anderen ist er gut verträglich, und für ein paar leckere Snacks ist er immer zu begeistern.

Size

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Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇩🇪Cottbus

Shelter

Tierheim Cottbus

Living with Hugo

✓Neutered

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Hugo home

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About Hugo

What life with Hugo looks like

Hugo is an adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Cottbus in Cottbus.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Cottbus, 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 Cottbus 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 Cottbus 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
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 Cottbus 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.