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Izzy

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 6 years

Wie lange muss „Izzy“ noch warten?Während um ihn herum immer wieder Katzen ihr Köfferchen packen dürfen, bleibt einer zurück: Izzy.Er sieht Katzen kommen. Er sieht sie wieder gehen. Sie bekommen Besuch, werden ausgesucht und dürfen irgendwann durch unsere Türen in ihr neues Leben gehen. Und Izzy? Izzy wartet. Und wartet. Und wartet. Dabei wünscht sich dieser wundervolle Kater eigentlich gar nicht viel. Menschen, die ihn lieben. Hände, die ihn streicheln. Einen Platz, an dem er endlich wieder ankommen und dazugehören darf.Wer Izzy zum ersten Mal begegnet, bekommt vielleicht zunächst ein Fauchen zu hören. Fremde Menschen sind ihm anfangs einfach nicht ganz geheuer. Doch bitte lasst euch davon nicht abschrecken. Wer ihm Zeit gibt, ihn öfter besucht und sein Vertrauen gewinnt, lernt einen ganz anderen Izzy kennen: einen unglaublich verschmusten, anhänglichen Kater, der gezielt die Nähe seiner Menschen sucht und seine Streicheleinheiten ausgiebig genießt. Und genau diese Menschen suchen wir dringend für ihn. Menschen, die nicht erwarten, dass beim ersten Kennenlernen sofort der Funke überspringt. Menschen, die hinter sein anfängliches Fauchen schauen und ihm die Chance geben, zu zeigen, was für ein liebevoller Kater in ihm steckt.Leider bringt Izzy auch ein gesundheitliches Päckchen mit. Er hat Spondylose an der Wirbelsäule und benötigt deshalb Schmerzmedikamente. Aufgrund der Veränderungen an seiner Wirbelsäule muss außerdem sein Kotabsatz im Blick behalten werden – aktuell setzt er seinen Kot jedoch zuverlässig ab.Wir wissen, dass genau solche gesundheitlichen Baustellen die

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
BMT Tierheim Elisabethenhof
Living with Izzy
  • Neutered
Cared for by BMT Tierheim Elisabethenhof · GermanyLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Izzy home

What you'll need for Izzy in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Izzy

What life with Izzy looks like

Izzy is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at BMT Tierheim Elisabethenhof in Germany.

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 Izzy, answered.

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