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Jacko

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

adoption requirements adoption process Now request this animal! adoption requirements adoption process Now request this cat! Rot-ticked beauty Jacko is searching for his new forever home. Jacko is approximately 4 years old and had a home in Romania until recently. But when his owner moved, he left the handsome tomcat behind. Fortunately, he was taken in by our foster home, where he waits for his new home. The young tomcat is more reserved and quiet. When he enters a new environment, he is initially a bit suspicious and hides, but with a little patience, he soon gets used to the new impressions and comes out of hiding. He enjoys being stroked, but only on his head. It's also important to note that there should be no children in his new home, as he is afraid of sudden movements and could potentially attack. It remains unclear how Jacko gets along with other adult cats. However, he is very protective of kittens. Therefore, he can be adopted as a single cat or into a household with young kittens. Interacting with dogs has not yet been tested. The young tomcat has only known life in an apartment and will be rehomed accordingly. He would definitely be happy with a cat-safe netted balcony where he can bask in the sun on his belly. This cat is to be kept indoors only.

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Vermittlungsvoraussetzungen Vermittlungsablauf Jetzt dieses Tier anfragen! Vermittlungsvoraussetzungen Vermittlungsablauf Jetzt diese Katze anfragen! Ruhe in Frieden, toller Jacko… Seine Geschichte: Rot getigerte Schönheit Jacko sucht sein neues Für-immer-Zuhause. Jacko ist etwa 4 Jahre alt und hatte bis vor kurzem ein Zuhause in Rumänien. Doch als sein Besitzer umzog, ließ er den schönen Kater einfach zurück. Glücklicherweise konnte er in unserer Pflegestelle aufgenommen werden, wo er nun auf sein neues Zuhause wartet. Der junge Kater ist eher ruhig und zurückhaltend. Sobald er in eine neue Umgebung kommt, ist er anfangs zwar etwas misstrauisch und versteckt sich, aber mit ein wenig Geduld gewöhnt er sich bald an die neuen Eindrücke und kommt wieder zum Vorschein. Er wird gerne gestreichelt, allerdings nur am Kopf. Wichtig ist auch zu erwähnen, dass in seinem neuen Zuhause keine Kinder sein sollten, da er Angst vor schnellen Bewegungen hat und angreifen könnte. Wie Jacko mit anderen erwachsenen Katzen zurecht kommt, ist unklar. Gegenüber Kitten ist er allerdings sehr beschützerisch. Daher kann er gerne als Einzelkatze oder in einen Haushalt mit jungen Kätzchen adoptiert werden. Der Umgang mit Hunden konnte bisher leider noch nicht getestet werden. Der junge Kater kennt nur ein Leben in Wohnungshaltung und wird auch dementsprechend vermittelt. Über einen vernetzten Balkon, auf dem er sich die Sonne auf den Bauch scheinen lassen kann, würde er sich bestimmt dennoch sehr freuen. Dies ist allerdings keine Voraussetzung für die

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪München
Shelter
Ein Herz für Streuner e.V.
Living with Jacko
  • Vaccinated
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Ein Herz für Streuner e.V. · MünchenLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Jacko home

What you'll need for Jacko 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 Jacko

What life with Jacko looks like

Jacko is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Ein Herz für Streuner e.V. in München.

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 Jacko, answered.

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