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Ludwig

European Shorthair · Unknown · Kitten · 2 months

Ludwig is a lively and playful tomcat. He may be initially cautious around unfamiliar people, but after a short time the ice is broken and he enjoys cuddling and playing together. Ludwig is looking for a home with one of his siblings or where there is already an appropriate social partner living.

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Ludwig ist ein aufgeweckter und verspielter Kater. Ihm unbekannten Personen kann er anfangs noch etwas vorsichtiger gegenübertreten, nach kurzer Zeit ist das Eis aber gebrochen und er genießt dann gemeinsame Streichel- und Spieleinheiten. Ludwig ist auf der Suche nach einem Zuhause gemeinsam mit einem seiner Geschwister oder, in dem bereits ein geeigneter Sozialpartner lebt.

Size
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Age
Kitten · 2 months
Location
🇦🇹Austria
Shelter
Sonnenhof Eisenstadt (Sonnentiere)
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Bringing Ludwig home

What you'll need for Ludwig in week one.

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  1. 01
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    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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    €25–40
  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

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    €18–25
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    Covered Litter Box

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    €25–45
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    Clumping Cat Litter

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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Ludwig

What life with Ludwig looks like

Ludwig is a puppy/kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Sonnenhof Eisenstadt (Sonnentiere) in Austria.

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 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 Ludwig, answered.

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