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Jonathan

European Shorthair · Male · Kitten · 4 months

Jonathan kam als Kitten alleine zu uns. Hier hat er sich uns direkt als zutraulicher und aufgeschlossener Kater präsentiert. Er ist Energie geladen und draufgängerisch, hat aber auch seine verschmusten und anhänglichen Seiten, mit denen er es schafft einen, um den Finger zu wickeln. Um ihn gut auszulasten braucht Jonathan auf jeden Fall Freigang in verkehrsberuhigter Lage. Mit anderen Katzen kommt Jonathan gut klar, braucht sie allerdings nicht zwingend im neuen Zuhause. Sollte eine Katze im neuen Zuhause vorhanden sein, sollte diese mit dem aufgeweckten Charakter von Jonathan klarkommen und nicht allzu schüchtern sein. Fragebogen zum Download: Fragebogen zur Aufnahme von Katzen

Size
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Age
Kitten · 4 months
Location
🇩🇪Gütersloh
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Gütersloh
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Gütersloh · GüterslohLearn about European Shorthair →
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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Jonathan home

What you'll need for Jonathan 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 Jonathan

What life with Jonathan looks like

Jonathan is a puppy/kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Tierschutzverein Gütersloh in Gütersloh.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇩🇪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.

Gütersloh, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Jonathan, answered.

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