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Mercus

Male · Adult · 5 years

Mercus, a sweet and affectionate cat, is looking for a forever home. He longs for constant attention and love, which he doesn't receive at the shelter. He was found in one of the old cat colonies where people always took care of them. He has a few wild friends still roaming around, but he prefers to be with people who understand and appreciate his need for closeness. If you're ready to give a loving, gentle cat the life he deserves, he's ready for you! He's up for adoption, but he needs secure outdoor access. He's also up for single-cat housing. He's already been chipped, vaccinated, tested for FiV/FelV, and has an EU pet passport. ----------------------------------------------------------- Heroes for Cyprus Cats is a team of dedicated animal lovers from Cyprus, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. We're committed to improving the lives of street cats on Cyprus. Our local team on the island feeds, neuters, and cares for sick or injured cats on the streets and in colonies. When needed, we place them in foster homes where they wait for their forever families. We also manage a strong online presence, handle adoption inquiries, and provide airport support. Street cats in Cyprus suffer greatly and are often victims of car accidents or cruel treatment. Many starve or die from untreated illnesses. We rescue them from this sad fate and work tirelessly to find loving, safe homes for our rescued cats. We value a collaborative, transparent, and respectful relationship within our team and with potential adopters. For us, adopting a cat is just the beginning. We're committed to supporting our rescued cats and their new families for a lifetime. Together, we make a difference for every single cat.

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Hallo, ich bin der Mercus! Ich sehne mich so sehr nach Nähe und Aufmerksamkeit, am liebsten rund um die Uhr und das sieht man auch immer an meinem Gesichtsausdruck. Hier im Shelter bin ich zwar in Sicherheit, aber ich armer Kater brauche was anderes! Einen Menschen, der viel Zeit und Streicheleinheiten für mich hat. So machst du mich wirklich zum glücklichsten Kater der Welt. Meine Vergangenheit liegt im Dunkeln, aber eines Tages wurde ich in einer der alten Katzenkolonien gefunden, wo nette Menschen immer wieder für uns da waren. Dort sind noch ein paar wilde Kumpels unterwegs, aber ich hab entschieden: Ich bin viel lieber mit Menschen zusammen, die mein Bedürfnis nach Nähe verstehen und schätzen! Wenn du Lust hast, einen lieben, sanften Kater bei dir zu haben, der dir ständig zeigt, wie schön es ist, geliebt zu werden – ich bin bereit! Haltung: braucht (gesicherten) Freigang! Einzelhaltung möglich! Meine Reise zu Dir werde ich gechipt, geimpft, auf FiV/FelV getestet und im Besitz eines EU-Heimtierausweis antreten. ------------------------------------------------------------ Wer sind die Helden hinter Heroes for Cyprus Cats Wir von Heroes for Cyprus Cats sind ein engagiertes Team von Tierschützern aus Zypern, Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz, das sich für das Wohl der Straßenkatzen auf Zypern einsetzt. Unser Ziel ist es, das Leben dieser Katzen nachhaltig zu verbessern. Unser lokales Team in Zypern füttert, kastriert und versorgt kranke oder verletzte Katzen auf den Straßen und in den Katzenkolonien. Wenn nötig, bringen wir sie in Pflegefamilien, wo sie in einem sicheren Umfeld auf ihre Familie warten. Darüber hinaus betreuen wir eine starke Online-Präsenz, bearbeiten Anfragen von Adoptanten und leisten Unterstützung am Flughafen. Straßenkatzen in Zypern leiden sehr und werden oft Opfer von Autounfällen oder grausamen Misshandlungen. Viele verhungern einfach nur oder sterben an Krankheiten, die nicht behandelt werden. Wir retten sie vor diesem traurigen Schicksal und arbeiten unermüdlich daran, ein liebevolles, sicheres Zuhause für unsere geretteten Katzen zu finden. Wir legen großen Wert auf ein kollegiales, transparentes und respektvolles Verhältnis innerhalb unseres Teams und zu den potenziellen Adoptanten. Für uns ist die Adoption einer Katze nur der Anfang. Wir verpflichten uns, unsere geretteten Katzen und ihre neuen Familien ein Katzenleben lang zu unterstützen. Gemeinsam machen wir einen Unterschied, für jede einzelne Katze.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Kirchheim bei München
Shelter
Heroes for Cyprus Cats / Zypernkatzen
Living with Mercus
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✕Good with dogs
Cared for by Heroes for Cyprus Cats / Zypernkatzen · Kirchheim bei München

Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Mercus home

What you'll need for Mercus 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 Mercus

What life with Mercus looks like

Mercus is a large adult cat waiting at Heroes for Cyprus Cats / Zypernkatzen in Kirchheim bei München.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Kirchheim bei München, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Mercus, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Mercus?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Heroes for Cyprus Cats / Zypernkatzen handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Mercus on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Mercus if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Heroes for Cyprus Cats / Zypernkatzen 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Mercus 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 Mercus 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 Heroes for Cyprus Cats / Zypernkatzen early rather than rehoming privately; they know Mercus 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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