How do I contact the shelter about Justus?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Katzenschutzbund Köln handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Justus on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Justus if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Katzenschutzbund Köln 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 Justus 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 Justus 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 Katzenschutzbund Köln early rather than rehoming privately; they know Justus 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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Justus

Mixed Breed · Female

Justus Age: born ca. June 2024. Gender: male/neutered, compatible with others: second-time husbandry: apartment with balcony Health: microchipped, tested negative (FIV/FeLV), vaccinated Euro Justus and his brother Bobby were born as street cats and came to us as young kittens. Since then, they have lived together with other cats at one of our foster homes. For some reason, the two have been overlooked ever since – for whatever reason. As visitors, it’s unfortunately not easy to get to know them. When strangers are around, they practically disappear and are often hard to find. Justus is a very social tomcat. He loves playing with the other furballs and making mischief. He needs at least one more social buddy in the new home. It would be great if the other furred friend was more people-oriented and friendly. This would give Justus more security when dealing with the new people. Justus will let you pet him occasionally, even though he doesn’t see the point in it yet. He prefers playing with the other kittens rather than cuddling with people. But there’s still potential for more! We are looking for cat-experienced people with patience and empathy who can also accept that one of their furballs might be more shy and not a cuddle monster. Justus loves access to the secure balcony. This should also be available in the new home. Justus does not know children or dogs. The foster home is located in Bergisch Gladbach.

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Justus Alter: geb. ca. 06/2024. Geschlecht: männlich/kastriert Verträglichkeit: Zweittier Haltung: Wohnung mit BalkonGesundheit: gechippt, negativ getestet (FIV/FeLV), bei Abgabe geimpft Schutzgebühr: 230,00 Euro Justus und sein Bruder Bobby wurden als Straßenkatzen geboren und kamen als Jungkater zu uns. Seitdem leben sie zusammen mit anderen Katzen auf einer unserer Pflegestellen. Irgendwie werden die Beiden seitdem -warum auch immer- übersehen. Als Besucher hat man es leider auch nicht einfach, sie kennen zu lernen. Denn wenn Fremde da sind, lösen sie sich quasi in Luft auf und sind dann nicht selten unauffindbar.Justus ist ein sehr sozialer Kater. Er liebt es, mit den anderen Fellnasen zu spielen und Blödsinn zu machen. Er braucht mindestens einen weiteren sozialen Kumpel im neuen Zuhause. Gut wäre es, wenn die andere Samtpfote dabei menschenbezogen und zutraulich wäre. Denn das würde Justus mehr Sicherheit im Umgang mit den neuen Menschen geben. Justus lässt sich ab und an streicheln, auch wenn er da für sich noch keinen großen Mehrheit sieht. Er spielt lieber mit den anderen Katern, als mit den Menschen zu schmusen. Aber da ist noch Potenzial für mehr!Wir suchen katzenerfahrene Menschen mit Geduld und Einfühlungsvermögen, die auch akzeptieren können, wenn einer ihrer Fellnasen eher schüchtern und kein Schmusemonster ist.Justus liebt den Zugang zum gesicherten Balkon. Den sollte es im neuen Zuhause bitte auch geben.Kinder und Hunde kennt Justus nicht.Die Pflegestelle befindet sich in Bergisch Gladbach.Wenn Sie Justus ein Zuhause geben möchten, melden Sie sich bitte mit dem Fragebogen bei Frau Portz Ich interessiere mich für diese Katze Weitere Katzen entdecken

Size

Large

Age

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Location

🇩🇪Köln

Shelter

Katzenschutzbund Köln

Living with Justus

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✓Microchipped
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Katzenschutzbund Köln · Köln Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Justus home

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About Justus

What life with Justus looks like

Justus is a large adult mixed breed cat waiting at Katzenschutzbund Köln in Köln.

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.

Köln, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Justus, answered.

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