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Ivo

British Shorthair · Male · Young · 3 years

Ivo ist ein charakterstarker Kater, der sehr genau weiß, was er möchte – und noch deutlicher zeigt, was er nicht möchte. Wird ihm etwas zu viel oder geschieht etwas gegen seinen Willen, kann er rasch ungehalten reagieren. Seine zukünftigen Halter sollten daher über viel Katzenerfahrung verfügen, seine Körpersprache gut lesen können und ihm ausreichend Freiraum lassen. Besonders schwierig gestaltet sich bei Ivo notwendiges Handling, etwa bei Tierarztbesuchen oder der Verabreichung von Medikamenten. Seine neuen Menschen sollten sich dessen bewusst sein und bereit sein, gemeinsam mit einer Tierarztpraxis nach möglichst stressarmen Lösungen zu suchen. Bei Ivo wurde ein Herzgeräusch festgestellt. Derzeit benötigt er noch keine medikamentöse Therapie, sein Herz sollte jedoch regelmäßig tierärztlich kontrolliert werden. Aufgrund seiner sehr tief liegenden Augen kommt es außerdem immer wieder zu Beschwerden, die eine Behandlung erforderlich machen können. Ivo wurde bisher alleine in der Wohnung gehalten und sucht auch künftig einen Platz als Einzelkater. Ein gut gesicherter beziehungsweise vernetzter Balkon ist ihm bereits vertraut und sollte ihm auch im neuen Zuhause wieder zur Verfügung stehen. Für Ivo wünschen wir uns ein ruhiges Zuhause bei Menschen, die seinen eigenwilligen Charakter respektieren und ihn so annehmen, wie er ist.

Size
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Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇦🇹Linz
Shelter
Tierheim Linz
Living with Ivo
  • ✓Neutered
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Ivo home

What you'll need for Ivo 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 Ivo

What life with Ivo looks like

Ivo is a young adult british shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Linz in Linz.

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 Austria

Austrian shelters follow the federal Tierschutzgesetz framework: adopters sign a Schutzvertrag (protection contract) committing to the animal's welfare. Spay/neuter, microchip, and vaccinations are included.

Linz, Austria — browse more cats in Austria.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ivo, answered.

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