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Karl

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 9 years

Hello dear cat lovers, I am Karl (formerly Balou), around 6 years old, and searching for my big happiness! Because I haven't had much of that in my previous life. I have recently learned that I am FIV positive—ok, I don't exactly know what that means— I don't notice anything. But people shouldn't let that stop them, and hopefully, not you either. I have decided to grow old in my dream home. Will you help me with that? I was born and raised on the countryside. For the first part of my life, no one took care of me, and I froze and starved— that was really hard. On my wanderings, I found a place where there was always yummy food. As a very social guy, the big group of cats that share everything took me in. Now, full and taken care of, I have discovered the love for you humans. And yes, once I have trust, I don't want to be without you and your cuddles. That's why I now take my happiness into my own paws and am searching for a beautiful and loving forever home. My dream home would be with people who are mostly at home and maybe already have an FIV positive cat. With a cat-safe netted balcony where I could feel the sun and the wind on my fur, I would be very happy. Otherwise, I am a very unpretentious and lovable guy who would be infinitely grateful for a chance. Of course, I am—like a responsible tomcat should be—neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated. Who will open their heart and home for a poor, black tomcat? Please get in touch as soon as possible so we can meet each other soon!

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Hallo liebe Katzenfreunde, ich bin Karl (ehemals Balou), ca. 6 Jahre alt und auf der Suche nach dem großen Glück! Denn davon hatte ich in meinem bisherigen Leben nicht so viel. Ich habe seit Kurzem erfahren, dass ich FIV positiv bin- ok genau weiß ich jetzt auch nicht was das heißt - ich merk nix. Aber Leute davon lass ich mich nicht aufhalten und ihr hoffentlich auch nicht. Ich habe beschlossen in meinem Traumzuhause uralt zu werden. Helft ihr mir dabei? Geboren und aufgewachsen bin ich auf dem Land. Die erste Zeit meines Lebens hat sich niemand um mich gekümmert und ich habe gefroren und gehungert - das war echt hart. Auf meinen Streifzügen habe ich einen Platz gefunden, wo immer lecker Futter bereitstand. Da ich ein sehr soziales Kerlchen bin, hat mich die große Gruppe Katzen, die alles miteinander teilt, gleich aufgenommen. Satt und versorgt habe ich nun die Liebe zu euch Menschen entdeckt. Und ja, wenn ich erst Vertrauen gefasst habe, will ich eigentlich gar nicht mehr ohne euch und eure Streicheleinheiten sein. Deshalb nehme ich nun mein Glück selbst in die Pfote und suche auf diesem Weg ein schönes und liebevolles Für-immer-Zuhause. Mein Traumzuhause wäre bei Menschen, die überwiegend zuhause sind, und evtl. schon eine FiV positive Katze haben. Über einen vernetzten Balkon auf dem ich die Sonne und den Wind auf meinem Fell spüren könnte, wäre ich sehr glücklich. Ansonsten bin ich ein ganz anspruchsloses und liebenswertes Kerlchen, das unendlich dankbar wäre, eine Chance zu bekommen. Natürlich bin ich - wie es sich für einen verantwortungsvollen Kater gehört - kastriert, gechipt und geimpft. Wer öffnet sein Herz und sein Zuhause für einen armen, schwarzen Kater ??? Bitte meldet euch schnellstmöglich, damit wir uns ganz bald kennenlernen können!

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 9 years
Location
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Shelter
Katzenhilfe Stuttgart e.V.
Living with Karl
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Karl home

What you'll need for Karl 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 Karl

What life with Karl looks like

Karl is a large adult mixed breed cat waiting at Katzenhilfe Stuttgart e.V..

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 Karl, answered.

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