Not confirmed since October 26, 2026

Leo

Mixed Breed · Male

Leo is an ex-farm tomcat who unfortunately lost his home and is now desperately searching for a new one. He lived previously with Zeus and Hera, but does not necessarily have to be rehomed together with the two. Leo is a bit reserved and needs some time to build trust. But once he warms up, he is very affectionate and totally adorable. He is used to children. So far, he has been a house cat, but he will definitely adapt easily to a free-roaming lifestyle. He is already very interested in the outside world, so a home with the possibility of free roam would be perfect for him. This cat is to be kept indoors only.

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Leo ist ein ehemaliger Bauernhof-Kater, der leider sein Zuhause verliert und jetzt schnellstens ein neues Zuhause sucht. Er lebte bisher mit Zeus und Hera zusammen, muss aber nicht zusammen mit den Beiden vermittelt werden. Leo ist etwas zurückhaltend und braucht etwas länger um Vertrauen zu fassen. Aber wenn er auftaut ist er schmusebedürftig und total lieb. Er ist Kinder gewohnt. Bis jetzt ist er eine Wohnungskatze, aber er wird sich bestimmt leicht auch als Freigangskatze etablieren lassen. Er interressiert sich auch jetzt schon stark für die Außenwelt, weshalb ein Zuhause mit der Möglichkeit zum Freigang perfekt für ihn wäre.

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Location

🇩🇪Ulm

Shelter

Katzenhilfe Ulm e.V.

Living with Leo

✓Good with kids

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Leo home

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About Leo

What life with Leo looks like

Leo is an adult mixed breed cat waiting at Katzenhilfe Ulm e.V. in Ulm.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Leo, answered.

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