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Igor

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Special needs: Apartment, secure balcony. I am the cute Igor. When I was found, I wasn't doing so well. Apparently, I caught a cold and the treatment was very lengthy. Now, although I am still positive for Mycoplasma, I no longer have any symptoms. I am a real nice and playful tomcat, but apparently not well socialized. I also like to bite hands while playing, though not aggressively. I haven't met any fellow animals here yet, so I don't know if I am compatible. I have been here for a really long time, but I wish so much for my own home. Could you be my person?.

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Besonderheiten: Wohnung, gesicherter Balkon. Ich bin der hübsche Igor. Als ich gefunden wurde, ging es mir gar nicht gut. Anscheinend habe ich mir einen Schnupfen eingefangen und die Behandlung war sehr langwierig. Nun bin ich zwar noch positiv auf Mykoplasmen, habe aber keine Symptome mehr. Ich bin ein echt netter und verspielter Kater, der aber anscheinend nicht gut sozialisiert wurde. Beim Spielen beiße ich auch gerne in die Hände, allerdings nicht bösartig. Artgenossen habe ich hier noch nicht kennengelernt, von daher habe ich keine Ahnung, ob ich verträglich bin. Ich bin jetzt echt schon lange hier, dabei wünsche ich mir sosehr ein eigenes Zuhause. Bist du vielleicht mein Mensch?

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Essen
Shelter
Tierheim Essen
Living with Igor
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Cared for by Tierheim Essen · Essen

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Igor home

What you'll need for Igor 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
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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
  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 Igor

What life with Igor looks like

Igor is a adult cat waiting at Tierheim Essen in Essen.

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 Igor, answered.

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