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Adopt Lenny + Freunde

Domestic Shorthair · Male · Young · 2 years

"Understanding People Sought" Name: Lenny and his Friends Gender: male, neutered Date of Birth: June 2024 Home Sought: quiet household without other animals and possibility for outdoor time Lenny and his Friends are former stray kittens who are still very shy and sometimes panicky towards people. They came to us as part of a neutering project and could not be returned to the intake location. They are not yet typical snuggly cats and need a lot of time to adjust to a new environment. The cats are rehomed in pairs with cat-experienced people and require a long adjustment phase with lots of patience, as well as hiding places, and a quiet, regulated daily routine so they can build trust at their own pace. A quiet household without other animals and the possibility for outdoor time is sought.

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„Verständnisvolle Menschen gesucht“ Name: Lenny und seine Freunde Geschlecht: männlich, kastriert Geburtsdatum: Juni 2024 Zuhause gesucht: ruhiger Haushalt ohne andere Tiere und Freigangsmöglichkeit Lenny und seine Freunde sind ehemalige Streunerkitten, die sich Menschen gegenüber noch sehr scheu und teilweise panisch zeigen. Sie kamen im Zuge eines Kastrationsprojektes zu uns und konnten nicht mehr am Einfangort zurück. Sie sind noch keine typischen Kuschelkatzen und benötigen viel Zeit, um in einer neuen Umgebung anzukommen. Die Katzen werden paarweise zu katzenerfahrenen Menschen vermittelt und brauchen eine lange Eingewöhnungsphase mit viel Geduld sowie Rückzugsmöglichkeiten, Verstecken und einem ruhigen geregelten Tagesablauf, damit sie in ihrem eigenen Tempo Vertrauen fassen können. Gesucht wird ein ruhiger Haushalt ohne andere Tiere und Freigangsmöglichkeit.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇦🇹Vienna
Shelter
Tierschutz Austria
Living with Lenny + Freunde
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Tierschutz Austria · ViennaLearn about Domestic Shorthair

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Lenny + Freunde home

What you'll need for Lenny + Freunde 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
    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 Lenny + Freunde

What life with Lenny + Freunde looks like

Lenny + Freunde is a medium-sized young adult domestic shorthair cat waiting at Tierschutz Austria in Vienna.

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.

Note from the shelter: Former feral kittens requiring extensive socialization and patience

🇦🇹Adopting from Austria

Austrian shelters follow the federal Tierschutzgesetz framework: adopters sign a Schutzvertrag (protection contract) committing to the animal's welfare. Spay/neuter, microchip, and vaccinations are included; fees typically range €150–€350.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Lenny + Freunde, answered.

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