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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

tomcat Jones arrived in the summer of 2021 with a severe hindlimb malformation: his shin bones were extremely bent and the knee caps were located outside the knee joints. We began physical therapy for the young tomcat at the age of three weeks to lay the groundwork for the necessary surgeries. In January and March 2022, the first two critical operations were performed. During these, the shin bones were straightened and fixed with a plate using several screws, and the knee caps were placed in their proper position. In September 2022, the stabilizing plate was successfully removed from the right hindlimb. On the left, Jones still had a long, stabilizing plate on the shin bone until early 2024. In another operation, the hip on one side of the body must also be corrected. Jones has already made significant progress and has optimized his gait. He can climb scratching posts and plays especially well with his brother Jack, who lives with him in his foster family. In February 2024, Jones had his last operation for now. How everything will develop further and what problems may arise, we must wait and see. We are looking forward to several sponsorships for the lively tiger kitten to enable him a pain-free and as normal a cat life as possible. If you/you want to support the young tiger Jones, you can do so with a monthly donation of 5€ or more. He will surely still have some veterinary visits ahead and will receive special nutritional supplements to prevent possible arthritis. We are grateful for every contribution. Here is the sponsorship request.

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Kater Jones kam im Sommer 2021 mit einer massiven Fehlbildung der Hinterbeinchen auf die Welt: seine Unterschenkelknochen waren extrem gebogen und die Kniescheiben lagen außerhalb der Kniegelenke. Wir begannen bereits im Alter von 3 Wochen mit Krankengymnastik für den jungen Kater, um die Grundlage für die notwendigen Operationen zu legen. Im Januar und März 2022 konnten dann die ersten beiden entscheidenden Operationen durchgeführt werden. Hierbei wurde die Unterschenkelknochen begradigt und durch eine Platte mit mehreren Schrauben fixiert, sowie die Kniescheiben an ihre eigentliche Position gebracht. Im September 2022 konnte die stabilisierende Platte erfolgreich aus dem rechten Bein entfernt werden. Links hatte Jones bis Anfang 2024 noch eine lange, stabilisierende Platte auf dem Unterschenkelknochen. In einer weiteren Operation muss ebenfalls noch die Hüfte auf der einen Körperseite korrigiert werden. Jones hat bereits deutliche Fortschritte gemacht und sein Gangbild optimiert. Er kann auf Kratzbäume klettern und spielt ganz besonders gerne mit seinem Bruder Jack, der gemeinsam mit ihm bei seiner Pflegefamilie lebt. Im Februar 2024 hatte Jones seine vorerst letzte Op. Wie sich alles weiter entwickelt und welche Probleme vielleicht auftreten, müssen wir abwarten. Wir freuen uns über mehrere Patenschaft für den lebensfrohen Tigerkater, um ihm ein schmerzfreies und annähernd normales Katzenleben ermöglichen zu können. Wenn Sie/Ihr den jungen Tiger Jones unterstützen möchten, so ist dies über eine in Höhe von 5€ oder mehr im Monat möglich. Ihm stehen sicher noch einige Tierarztbesuche bevor und er bekommt spezielle Nahrungsergänzungsmittel, um möglichen Arthrosen vorzubeugen. Wir sind hierbei für jeden Beitrag dankbar. Hier geht’s zum Patenschaftsantrag. oder schickt uns eine Email an

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Wald-Michelbach
Shelter
Tierschutzinitiative Odenwald
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Bringing Jones home

What you'll need for Jones in week one.

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  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
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    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 Jones

What life with Jones looks like

Jones is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierschutzinitiative Odenwald in Wald-Michelbach.

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 Jones, answered.

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