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John Doe

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

Tomcat, male, now neuteredAge: born approx. 2023The owner of the tomcat has passed away; we currently know nothing about the animal, not even its name. He is friendly but still traumatized. In the meantime, he has been neutered, microchipped and vaccinated

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Kater, männlich, jetzt kastriertAlter: geb. ca. 2023 Der Besitzer des Katers ist gestorben, aktuell wissen wir noch nichts über das Tier, noch nicht mal den Namen. Er ist zutraulich aber noch verstört. Mittlerweile ist er kastriert, gechippt und geimpft

Size
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Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Dillenburg
Shelter
Tierheim Dillenburg
Living with John Doe
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Tierheim Dillenburg · DillenburgLearn about Mixed Breed →
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Listed 3 days ago

Bringing John Doe home

What you'll need for John Doe in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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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

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    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About John Doe

What life with John Doe looks like

John Doe is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierheim Dillenburg in Dillenburg.

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.

Dillenburg, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting John Doe, answered.

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