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Marco

Male · Senior · 12 years

Breed: European Shorthair Gender: male Date of birth: approx. 2014 Color: blackThe tomcat lived for a long time without care alongside Minna on a farm whose owner has passed away. On July 13, 2026, he came to our animal shelter. Marco is about 12 years old and lost several teeth during dental treatment. Currently, he is still very shy and does not allow himself to be touched.

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Rasse: Europäisch Kurzhaar Geschlecht: männlich Geburtsdatum: ca. 2014 Farbe: schwarzDer Kater lebte längere Zeit unversorgt mit Minna auf einem Hof, dessen Eigentümer verstorben ist. Am 13.07.2026 kam er zu uns ins Tierheim. Marco ist etwa 12 Jahre alt und hat bei einer Zahnsanierung einige Zähne verloren. Aktuell ist er noch sehr schüchtern und lässt sich nicht anfassen.

Size
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Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇩🇪Heilbronn
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Heilbronn
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Heilbronn · Heilbronn
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Listed 4 weeks ago

Bringing Marco home

What you'll need for Marco in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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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
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    Covered Litter Box

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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
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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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    €30–60

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About Marco

What life with Marco looks like

Marco is a senior cat waiting at Tierschutzverein Heilbronn in Heilbronn.

Senior cats are the gentlest house guests: predictable, mostly silent, and grateful for a sunny windowsill. Older cats often have minor dental or kidney issues — keep an eye on water intake and weight. Many sleep eighteen hours a day and want no part of any drama.

🇩🇪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.

Heilbronn, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Marco, answered.

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