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Adopt Merlin

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

Merlin wandered around in a residential area in search of food and shelter. Desperately, he sat in front of a house door and begged for entry. Merlin wishes for a new permanent home with people who have time for him. Larger children should not live in the household. Larger apartment with a fenced balcony or run in a quiet residential area. Merlin is a very loving, attached and affectionate kitten. Not dominant towards other cats. Possible.

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Merlin irrte auf der Suche nach Nahrung und einem Unterschlupf in einem Wohngebiet umher. Verzweifelt saß er vor der Haustür einer Familie und bettelte um Einlass. Dort lebten bereits zwei Katzen, die nicht begeistert von einem neuen Mitbewohner waren. Merlin wünscht sich ein neues endgültiges Zuhause bei Menschen, die Zeit für ihn haben. Zu kleine Kinder sollten nicht im Haushalt leben. Auslauf in ruhiger Wohnlage, möglichst mit einer Katzenklappe. Merlin ist ein sehr liebes, anhängliches und verschmustes Katerchen. Bei seiner Pflegestelle will er immer dabei sein und freut sich über jede Aufmerksamkeit. Mit Artgenossen möchte er nicht sein Zuhause teilen. nein

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Katzenschutzverein Karlsruhe e.V.
Living with Merlin
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Katzenschutzverein Karlsruhe e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Merlin home

What you'll need for Merlin 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 Merlin

What life with Merlin looks like

Merlin is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Katzenschutzverein Karlsruhe e.V. in Germany.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Merlin, answered.

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