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Adopt Luis

European Shorthair · Male

Ah, what a gleam in my walls: a human! What a rare sight—and then, to boot, a nice, female specimen, which is even rarer. Allow me to introduce myself: Luis. My name, and I’m usually very reserved around humans, sometimes even extremely shy, and I don’t care for men at all. A man in the house, me included, is quite enough. And once the ice is broken, you can stroke me from head to tail and back. Yes, more than that: I’m the cuddly tomcat you’ve always wanted.

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Ach, welch Glanz in meinen Wänden: ein Mensch! Welch seltenes Schauspiel – und dann noch dazu ein nettes, weibliches Exemplar, was wiederum noch seltener ist. Darf ich mich vorstellen: „Luis“, mein Name und normalerweise bin ich Menschen gegenüber sehr zurückhaltend, zuweilen auch extrem schüchtern und Männer mag ich schon gar nicht. Ein Mann im Haus, also ich, reicht völlig aus und wenn das Eis gebrochen ist, darfst du mich von oben bis unten und zurück kraulen. Ja mehr noch: Ich bin der verschmuste Kater, den du immer wolltest. Doch ein Einzelprinz wie ich, duldet keine Katzen neben sich und

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Rüdersdorf bei Berlin
Shelter
Meine Katzenstation
Living with Luis
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Cared for by Meine Katzenstation · Rüdersdorf bei BerlinLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Luis home

What you'll need for Luis 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 Luis

What life with Luis looks like

Luis is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Meine Katzenstation in Rüdersdorf bei Berlin.

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 Luis, answered.

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