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Jimmy

Birman · Male

Jimmy is a somewhat shy but increasingly brave cat. He loves long cuddles and is very affectionate during them. He is particularly excited by anything that smells good. Unfamiliar noises still unsettle him, which is why he is looking for patient people who can give him security and time. Visit / adopt a cat Jimmy's story We were asked for help by a woman because her two apartment cats unfortunately no longer get along and Jimmy has been bullying the other two older cats. Since the owner is in poor health, she wants only the best for him and has reluctantly brought Jimmy to our shelter.

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Jimmy ist ein noch etwas schüchterner, aber zunehmend mutiger Kater. Er liebt ausgiebige Streicheleinheiten und zeigt sich dabei sehr verschmust. Besonders spannend findet er alles, was gut riecht. Unbekannte Geräusche verunsichern ihn noch, weshalb er geduldige Menschen sucht, die ihm Sicherheit und Zeit geben. Katze besuchen / adoptieren Geschichte der Gruppe Jimmy Wir wurden von einer Frau um Hilfe gebeten, da sich ihre beiden Wohnungskatzen leider nicht mehr verstehen und Jimmy die anderen zwei älteren Katzen gemobbt hat. Da die Besitzerin gesundheitlich angeschlagen ist, möchte sie nur das Beste für ihn und hat Jimmy schweren Herzens in unsere

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Location
🇨🇭Zürich region
Shelter
Katzenhaus-Freunde
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Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Jimmy home

What you'll need for Jimmy 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 Jimmy

What life with Jimmy looks like

Jimmy is a adult birman cat waiting at Katzenhaus-Freunde in Zürich region.

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 Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

Zürich region, Switzerland — browse more cats in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Jimmy, answered.

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