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Malik

Mixed Breed Cat · Male · Young · 1 year

Malik ist ein lebensfroher, aufgestellter und neugieriger Kater, der sehr kontaktfreudig ist. Er wurde bei uns abgegeben, weil die andere Katze im Haushalt mit seiner offenen und teilweise etwas aufdringlichen Art nicht zurechtkam. Auch bei uns zeigt sich Malik interessiert, verspielt und unternehmungslustig. Er sucht gerne Kontakt, möchte beschäftigt werden und ist neugierig auf alles, was um ihn herum passiert. Mit anderen Katzen versteht sich Malik grundsätzlich gut. Wichtig ist jedoch, dass sein zukünftiger Artgenosse ebenfalls gerne Kontakt möchte und Freude am gemeinsamen Spielen hat. Eine eher zurückhaltende Katze, die viel Wert auf Ruhe und Abstand legt, würde vermutlich weniger gut zu ihm passen. Wir denken, dass ein weiterer Kater die beste Wahl für Malik wäre. Gerade beim körperlichen und ausgelassenen Spiel könnten die beiden besser zueinander passen und sich auf Augenhöhe begegnen. Für Malik suchen wir ein Zuhause bei Menschen, die Freude an einem aktiven, geselligen und verspielten Kater haben und ihm die Beschäftigung und den Kontakt bieten können, die er sich wünscht.

Size
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Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇨🇭Zürich
Shelter
Zürcher Tierschutz
Living with Malik
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Zürcher Tierschutz · ZürichLearn about Mixed Breed Cat →
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Bringing Malik home

What you'll need for Malik 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 Malik

What life with Malik looks like

Malik is a young adult mixed breed cat cat waiting at Zürcher Tierschutz in Zürich.

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 Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

Zürich, Switzerland — browse more cats in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Malik, answered.

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