How do I contact the shelter about Kastiel?

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

Can I adopt Kastiel if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Alsfeld 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 Kastiel 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 Kastiel 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 Alsfeld early rather than rehoming privately; they know Kastiel 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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Kastiel

Mixed Breed · Male · Kitten

All Cats Kastiel Drucken Published: May 16, 2026 Breed: EKH Age: un. Gender: neutered: yes Color: black-white husbandry: so far, apartment, and outdoor possible Kastiel is - along with Josh, Kratzbert, Aisha, and Fipsy - one of the 33 rescued cats from the Marburg area. He lived under terrible conditions with at least 32 other fellow animals in an apartment and was secured by the veterinary authority and the local animal welfare association. We took 5 cats from there into our care. One can see the trauma Kastiel has experienced. He has not yet been able to build trust with humans in the short time. This is no wonder, as the environment here is naturally stressful due to dog barking, visitors, etc. In a quiet environment with one or at most two primary caregiver(s) and social contact with fellow cats, he will surely regain trust. Time and patience are immensely important for such cats. Therefore, you understand if we cannot provide a real character description at the moment, as they are still trapped in a world of fear. These cats all lived in suitable for apartment living conditions and have not yet experienced outdoor life. They can be rehomed in suitable for apartment living, but whoever can offer outdoor access in a very quiet living environment after trust has been built up is of course welcome to do so. Of course, the absolute trust that must have been established beforehand is important. In a suitable for apartment living situation, at least a secured balcony should be available for use, so that fresh air, sunshine, and scents can be experienced. Kastiel likes to sit on our large balcony and enjoy the sun. He is a large, stately tomcat. The new home should really be quiet. No small children, dogs, or many visitors. Those who go the way with Katiel and perhaps her friends and show her that the past is past and that a beautiful future can be looked forward to are welcome!

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Alle Katzen Kastiel Drucken Veröffentlicht: 16. Mai 2026 Rasse: EKH Alter: unb. Geschlecht: männlich Kastriert: ja Farbe: schwarz-weiß Haltung: bislang Wohnung, Freigang möglich Kastiel ist - neben Josh, Kratzbert, Aisha und Fipsy - einer von den 33 geretteten Katzen aus dem Raum Marburg. Er lebte unter schlimmen Bedingungen mit mind. 32 anderen Artgenossen in einer Wohnung und wurde durch das Vet.-Amt und dem ansässigen Tierschutzverein sichergestellt. Wir nahmen 5 Katzen davon in unsere Obhut. Man merkt Kastiel das Trauma an, was ihm widerfahren ist. Er hat noch nicht das Vertrauen zum Menschen in der kurzen Zeit aufbauen können. Was auch kein Wunder ist, da auch die Umgebung bei uns natürlich durch das Hundegebell, die Besucher usw. stressbehaftet ist. In einem ruhigen Umfeld mit einer, höchstens zwei, Bezugsperson(en) und Artgenossenanschluss, wird bestimmt auch er wieder Vertrauen fassen können. Zeit und Geduld ist bei solchen Katzen enorm wichtig. Daher verstehen Sie, wenn wir aktuell keine wirkliche Charakterbeschreibung abgeben können, da sie noch in ihrer Welt aus Angst gefangen sind. Diese Katzen lebten alle in Wohnungshaltung. Kennen also bislang keinen Freigang. Sie können in Wohnungshaltung vermittelt werden, wer aber nach dem Vertrauensaufbau Freigang in sehr ruhiger Wohnlage bieten kann, der darf dies natürlich gerne ermöglichen. Wichtig ist natürlich das absolute Vertrauen, was vorher stattgefunden haben muss. Bei einer Wohnungshaltung sollte aber wenigstens ein gesicherter Balkon zur Nutzung zur Verfügung stehen, damit Frischluft, Sonne und Witterungen erspürt werden können. Kastiel sitzt gerne bei uns auf dem großen Balkon und genießt die Sonne. Er ist ein großer, stattlicher Kater. Das neue Zuhause sollte wirklich ruhig sein. Keine kleinen Kinder, Hunde oder viele Besucher. Wer geht den Weg mit Katiel und vielleicht seinen Freunden und zeigt ihm, dass Vergangenheit Vergangenheit ist und der Blick in eine schöne Zukunft gerichtet werden darf?! Möch

Size

Large

Age

Kitten

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Tierheim Alsfeld

Living with Kastiel

✓Neutered
✕Good with kids

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About Kastiel

What life with Kastiel looks like

Kastiel is a large puppy/kitten mixed breed cat waiting at Tierheim Alsfeld in Germany.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Kastiel, answered.

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