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Lio

European Shorthair · Male · Young · 1 year

Lio is searching for great happiness. Lio was born in May 2025 and is a very sweet guy. Unfortunately, Lio is still very shy and anxious. He was rescued from the street in Duisburg and had likely not had any contact with humans up until then. Therefore, two-legged beings are still a bit unsettling for him. But he is making progress every day. On his foster home, Lio has found a best friend. Lissy gives him security and takes very tender care of little Lio.

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Lio sucht das große Glück Lio ist im Mai 2025 geboren und ein ganz lieber Kerl. Leider ist Lio noch sehr schreckhaft und ängstlich. Er wurde in Duisburg von der Straße gerettet und hatte bis dato vermutlich keinen Kontakt zu Menschen. Deshalb sind ihm die Zweibeiner noch etwas unheimlich. Aber er macht jeden Tag Fortschritte. Auf seiner Pflegestelle hat Lio eine beste Freundin gefunden. Lissy gibt ihm Sicherheit und kümmert sich ganz rührend um klein Lio. Lissy gehört der Pflegemama und steht nicht zur

Size
Small
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Duisburg
Shelter
Streunerhilfe Duisburg by Tierhilfe mit Herz e.V
Living with Lio
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Cared for by Streunerhilfe Duisburg by Tierhilfe mit Herz e.V · DuisburgLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Lio home

What you'll need for Lio 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 Lio

What life with Lio looks like

Lio is a small young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Streunerhilfe Duisburg by Tierhilfe mit Herz e.V in Duisburg.

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.

Duisburg, Germany browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Lio, answered.

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