How do I contact the shelter about Lutzi?

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

Can I adopt Lutzi if I live in another country?

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

Male · 1 year

Specials: Apartment, secure balcony. Corona test positive. Hello, I'm Lutzi here. Boa, I really had to wait a long time to finally introduce myself. I was found as a kitten and was really very sick. Now I've been moved to a foster home to see what it's like in a home. Well, my foster home says I'm quite feisty. Okay, so I didn't go through a proper socialization phase because I didn't have any fellow animals to teach me to behave. I love chasing your hands, and if I get my 5 minutes of being a kitten, I'll also jump into arms and legs. I'm a young tomcat who's a bit wild, so small children shouldn't be around me. Currently, I still need special food for my sensitive stomach. A nice, young tomcat to play with would be great, but any existing fellow animals should also be carriers of the feline coronavirus. So, want to meet me?.

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Besonderheiten: Wohnung, gesicherter Balkon. Corona positiv getestet. Huhu, der Lutzi hier. Boa, ich musste echt lange warten, um mich hier nun endlich vorzustellen. Ich wurde als Kätzchen gefunden und war wirklich sehr krank. Mittlerweile durfte ich auf eine Pflegestelle umziehen, um mal zu schauen, wie das so ist in einem Zuhause. Na ja, ich finde es toll meine Pflegestelle behauptet, ich bin frech bis rotzfrech. Okay, so eine richtige Prägephase hatte ich nicht da ich ja auch keine Artgenossen kennengelernt habe, die mich mal in die Schranken weisen. Deine Hände jage ich gerne und wenn ich meine dollen 5 Minuten habe, dann springe ich auch in Arme und Beine. Eben ein junger Kater außer Rand und Band, kleine Kinder sollten nicht in meinem Umfeld sein. Momentan benötige ich noch ein spezielles Futter für meinen sensiblen Darm. Ein netter, junger Kater, mit dem ich so richtig toben kann, das wäre vielleicht was. Allerdings sollten vorhandene Artgenossen auch träger des felinen Coronavirus sein. Na, willste mich mal kennenlernen?

Size

Small

Age

1 year

Location

🇩🇪Essen

Shelter

Tierheim Essen

Living with Lutzi

✓Neutered
✓Good with cats
✕Good with kids
✕Has special needs

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About Lutzi

What life with Lutzi looks like

Lutzi is a small adult cat waiting at Tierheim Essen in Essen.

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.

Note from the shelter: Corona positive, requires special diet for sensitive stomach, needs secured balcony

🇩🇪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 Lutzi, answered.

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