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Mario

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

Mario, male, neutered; Age: born 2020, tomcat Mario is the last tomcat in the large group that came to us on March 13, 2025 (16 adult cats, many of them pregnant. In total, over 30 cats). Mario can be stroked, but he still doesn't enjoy it yet. We hope that he will also soon find a nice home, after all, he has been waiting with us for over a year.

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Mario, männlich, kastriertAlter: geb. 2020 Kater Mario ist der letzte Kater der großen Gruppe, die am 13. März 2025 zu uns kam (16 erwachsene Katzen, davon viele tragend. Insgesamt wurden es über 30 Katzen) Mario lässt sich streicheln, genießt es aber noch nicht. Wir hoffen, dass er auch bald ein schönes Zuhause findet, schließlich wartet er schon über ein Jahr bei uns.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Dillenburg
Shelter
Tierheim Dillenburg
Living with Mario
  • Neutered
Cared for by Tierheim Dillenburg · DillenburgLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Mario home

What you'll need for Mario 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 Mario

What life with Mario looks like

Mario is a large adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierheim Dillenburg in Dillenburg.

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.

Dillenburg, Germany browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Mario, answered.

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