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Mercan & Bal

European Shorthair · Male · Young · 2 years

Unser Mercan wurde gemeinsam mit drei weiteren Katzen bei uns abgegeben. Vermutlich ist er der Vater von Bal. Die beiden sind miteinander vertraut und sollen deshalb gemeinsam in ein neues Zuhause vermittelt werden. Mercan ist momentan noch sehr scheu und braucht Zeit, um Vertrauen zu fassen. Hinter seiner vorsichtigen Art steckt jedoch ein lieber und freundlicher Kater. Er braucht Menschen, die ihm mit Geduld, Ruhe und Verständnis begegnen und ihm die Zeit geben, die er benötigt, um anzukommen. Auch Bal ist ein wichtiger Bezugspunkt für Mercan. Deshalb möchten wir die beiden nicht voneinander trennen. Mercan und Bal werden ausschließlich gemeinsam vermittelt.

Size
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Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Leverkusen
Shelter
Tierschutz Leverkusen e.V.
Living with Mercan & Bal
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Tierschutz Leverkusen e.V. · LeverkusenLearn about European Shorthair →
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Bringing Mercan & Bal home

What you'll need for Mercan & Bal in week one.

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  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
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    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
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    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 Mercan & Bal

What life with Mercan & Bal looks like

Mercan & Bal is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierschutz Leverkusen e.V. in Leverkusen.

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.

Leverkusen, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Mercan & Bal, answered.

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