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Keiko

British Shorthair · Male · Kitten · 5 months

Keiko wurde aufgrund familiärer Veränderungen bei uns im Tierheim abgegeben. Der junge Kater ist ein aufgestellter, verspielter und offener kleiner Kerl, der am liebsten überall mittendrin statt nur dabei ist. Menschen gegenüber zeigt sich Keiko sehr anhänglich und verschmust. Er geniesst die Nähe zu seinen Bezugspersonen und macht es sich gerne direkt auf oder neben ihnen gemütlich. Auch mit anderen sozialen Katzen versteht sich Keiko sehr gut. Eine Zeit lang lebte er bei uns mit einem anderen Kater zusammen. Die beiden spielten, rauften und stellten gemeinsam allerlei Unsinn an. Ganz so, wie es sich für junge Kater gehört. Für Keiko wünschen wir uns deshalb ein liebevolles Zuhause, am liebsten bei einem freundlichen, jungen und ebenso verspielten Kater, mit dem er gemeinsam durchs Leben flitzen kann. Auch eine Familie mit Kindern würde dem kleinen Rabauken bestimmt gut gefallen. Hauptsache, es läuft etwas! Da Keiko jung ist und vor Energie nur so sprüht, vermitteln wir ihn ausschliesslich in ein Zuhause mit verkehrsarmem Freigang. Schliesslich möchte der kleine Abenteurer nicht nur das Sofa, sondern auch die Welt entdecken.

Size
Small
Age
Kitten · 5 months
Location
🇨🇭Zürich
Shelter
Zürcher Tierschutz
Living with Keiko
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Zürcher Tierschutz · ZürichLearn about British Shorthair

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Bringing Keiko home

What you'll need for Keiko 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 Keiko

What life with Keiko looks like

Keiko is a small puppy/kitten british shorthair cat waiting at Zürcher Tierschutz in Zürich.

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 Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

Zürich, Switzerland browse more cats in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Keiko, answered.

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