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Mikado

European Shorthair · Male · Young · 1 year

Our Mikado is getting braver - Video Our Mikado in Schleckihimmel - Video Our Mikado is a very shy tomcat who initially meets people with great caution. Sometimes he hisses when someone enters the room – not out of malice, but because the situation scares him. It helps best to simply sit quietly next to him, speak softly to him, and give him the time he needs. With patience and understanding, Mikado becomes visibly more relaxed. He observes attentively and begins to trust slowly. For treats, he now even overcomes his shyness and comes very close – a big trust-building step for a tomcat who found it hard to be close for a long time. Especially beautiful to see are the progress he has already made: He now lets himself be gently stroked from behind a toy fishing rod and enjoys these moments so much that he almost falls asleep. Mikado needs people who don’t expect anything from him and allow him to come at his own pace. For him, we wish a home with free roam and definitely another cat by his side for security. This cat needs outdoor access.

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Unser Mikado wird immer mutiger - Video Unser Mikado im Schleckihimmel - Video Unser Mikado ist ein sehr schüchterner Kater, der Menschen zunächst mit großer Vorsicht begegnet. Manchmal faucht er noch, wenn jemand den Raum betritt – nicht aus Bosheit, sondern weil ihm die Situation Angst macht. Am besten hilft es, sich einfach ruhig zu ihm zu setzen, leise mit ihm zu sprechen und ihm die Zeit zu geben, die er braucht. Mit Geduld und Verständnis wird Mikado spürbar entspannter. Er beobachtet aufmerksam und beginnt langsam zu vertrauen. Für Schmeckis überwindet er sich mittlerweile sogar und kommt ganz nah heran. Leckerlis nimmt er bereits vorsichtig aus der Hand – ein großer Vertrauensbeweis für einen Kater, dem Nähe lange schwergefallen ist. Besonders schön ist zu sehen, welche Fortschritte er bereits gemacht hat: Über die Rückseite einer Spielangel lässt er sich inzwischen vorsichtig streicheln und genießt diese Momente so sehr, dass er dabei fast einschläft. Mikado braucht Menschen, die nichts von ihm erwarten und ihm erlauben, in seinem eigenen Tempo anzukommen. Für ihn wünschen wir uns ein Zuhause mit Freigang und unbedingt eine zweite Katze an seiner Seite, die ihm Sicherheit gibt.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Kreistierheim Böblingen
Living with Mikado
  • Neutered
Cared for by Kreistierheim Böblingen · GermanyLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Mikado home

What you'll need for Mikado 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 Mikado

What life with Mikado looks like

Mikado is a large young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Kreistierheim Böblingen 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 Mikado, answered.

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