How do I contact the shelter about Lucky?

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

Can I adopt Lucky if I live in another country?

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

Russian Blue · Male · Young · 3 years

Lucky, Russian Blue, tomcat, neutered, born on 01.01.2023, suitable for apartment living Lucky is a sad example of thoughtless animal trading over internet platforms. In Luckys case, his owner sold him on eBay. How many times the shy tomcat has had to change homes or what he experienced before, we can only guess. But since he only lived under the sofa in his previous home, it couldn't have been very pleasant. After the owners couldn't cope with Luckys panicky fear, we were asked to take care of him. In the animal shelter, Lucky is still very shy and reserved. He can't really interact with other cats, but he also doesn't react aggressively to them. If there is already another cat in his new home, it should not be dominant or overly intrusive. We are looking for a quiet home without much commotion for him. Ideal for Lucky are sensitive and patient people who won't pressure him. It will take time for him to build trust and slowly warm up, but the effort will be worthwhile. rehomed will Lucky only in suitable for apartment living with cat-safe balcony or similar.

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Lucky, Russisch Blau, Kater, kastriert, geb. am 01.01.2023, Wohnungshaltung Lucky ist ein trauriges Beispiel für den gedankenlosen Tierhandel über Internetplattformen. In Luckys Fall verkaufte sein Besitzer ihn über Ebay. Wie oft der schüchterne Kater das Zuhause schon wechseln musste oder was er bis dahin alles erlebt haben mag, können wir leider nur erahnen. Aber da er in seinem Zuhause nur unter dem Sofa gelebt hat, kann es nicht allzu schön gewesen sein. Nachdem die Besitzer mit Luckys panischer Angst gar nicht zurechtkamen, wurden wir gebeten, uns um ihn zu kümmern. Im Tierheim ist Lucky immer noch sehr schüchtern und zurückhaltend. Mit anderen Katzen kann er nicht wirklich etwas anfangen, reagiert aber auch nicht aggressiv ihnen gegenüber. Falls in seinem neuen Zuhause bereits eine andere Katze lebt, sollte diese nicht dominant oder zu aufdringlich sein. Wir suchen für ihn ein ruhiges Zuhause ohne viel Trubel. Ideal für Lucky sind einfühlsame und geduldige Menschen, die ihn nicht bedrängen. Es wird dauern, bis er Vertrauen schöpfen kann und langsam auftaut, aber die Mühe wird sich lohnen. Vermittelt wird Lucky nur in Wohnungshaltung mit katzensicherem Balkon oder Ähnlichem.

Size

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Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇩🇪Ludwigsburg

Shelter

Tierheim Ludwigsburg

Living with Lucky

✓Neutered
✓Good with cats

Cared for by Tierheim Ludwigsburg · Ludwigsburg Learn about Russian Blue →

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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Lucky home

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About Lucky

What life with Lucky looks like

Lucky is a young adult russian blue cat waiting at Tierheim Ludwigsburg in Ludwigsburg.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Lucky, answered.

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