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Mikesch

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Animal Welfare Advocate: Ilza Yosifova Born: approx. October 2025 Gender: Male Location: Bulgaria Neutered: Yes FIV Test: Negative FeLV Test: Negative Disabilities: Mild patellar luxation Compatible with: Children: Unknown Cats: Yes Dogs: Unknown Requirements: NO single housing—only indoor living; NO outdoor access Balcony or terrace desirable (if available, securing it is mandatory) Mikesch was one of the street-cat groups that our animal welfare advocate Ilza regularly cares for. Throughout this care, she always keeps a close eye on her charges. One day, she noticed that Mikesch sometimes walked in a slightly unusual way. Although everything seemed fine again shortly afterward, Ilza couldn't shake the thought. When Mikesch was caught for neutering, Ilza decided not to return him to the streets and instead took him to an orthopedic specialist. The examination revealed that Mikesch has a mild to moderate patellar luxation in his left knee. Occasionally, the kneecap slips out of its normal position. At the moment, this doesn't cause him any major problems, which is why the orthopedist is currently advising against surgery. Should his condition change in the future, there would be the option of surgically correcting his knee. Mikesch is simply a cat you can't help but fall in love with. He's incredibly affectionate, cuddly, and thoroughly enjoys being around his people. Closeness and shared time are very important to him— you can tell just how much he cherishes the company of his caregivers. He also shows friendliness and relaxation toward other cats. With his loving nature, Mikesch is a wonderful treasure who gives his humans so much affection. Despite his little quirk, Mikesch has so much love to give. He longs for people who will love him exactly as he is and provide him with a safe and beautiful life as a cat. Surely, somewhere out there, there’s already a perfect home waiting for him—a place where he can finally settle down and stay forever.

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Tierschützerin: Ilza Yosifova geboren: ca. Oktober 2025 Geschlecht: männlich Aufenthaltsort: Bulgarien Kastriert: ja FIV-Test: negativ FeLV-Test: negativ Handicaps: leichte Patellaluxation verträglich mit: Kindern: nicht bekannt Katzen: ja Hunden: nicht bekannt Voraussetzungen: KEINE Einzelhaltung nur Wohnungshaltung, KEIN Freigang Balkon oder Terrasse wünschenswert (sofern vorhanden, ist die Sicherung erforderlich) Mikesch gehörte zu einer der Straßenkatzengruppen, die unsere Tierschützerin Ilza regelmäßig versorgt. Dabei behält sie ihre Schützlinge immer gut im Blick. Eines Tages fiel ihr auf, dass Mikesch zeitweise etwas merkwürdig lief. Kurz darauf schien zwar wieder alles in Ordnung zu sein, doch Ilza ließ der Gedanke keine Ruhe. Als Mikesch zur Kastration eingefangen wurde, entschied Ilza deshalb, ihn nicht wieder auf die Straße zurückzubringen und ihn einem Orthopäden vorzustellen. Die Untersuchung ergab, dass Mikesch eine leichte bis mittelgradige Patellaluxation am linken Knie hat. Dabei springt die Kniescheibe gelegentlich aus ihrer normalen Position. Momentan bereitet ihm das keine größeren Probleme, weshalb der Orthopäde aktuell von einer Operation absieht. Sollte sich das einmal ändern, gibt es die Möglichkeit, sein Knie operativ zu korrigieren. Mikesch ist einfach ein Kater zum Verlieben. Er ist unglaublich lieb, verschmust und genießt es sehr, bei seinen Menschen zu sein. Nähe und gemeinsame Zeit sind ihm wichtig – man merkt ihm an, wie sehr er die Gesellschaft seiner Bezugspersonen schätzt. Auch mit anderen Katzen zeigt er sich freundlich und entspannt. Mit seiner liebevollen Art ist Mikesch ein wunderbarer Schatz, der seinen Menschen ganz viel Zuneigung schenkt. Mikesch hat trotz seiner kleinen Besonderheit so viel Liebe zu geben. Er wünscht sich Menschen, die ihn so liebhaben, wie er ist, und ihm ein sicheres und schönes Katzenleben schenken. Bestimmt wartet irgendwo schon genau das Nest auf ihn, in dem er endlich für immer ankommen darf.

Size

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Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Glücksnasen e.V. Tierschutzverein

Living with Mikesch

✓Neutered
✕Good with dogs
✓Good with cats
✓Good with kids

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Bringing Mikesch home

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About Mikesch

What life with Mikesch looks like

Mikesch is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Glücksnasen e.V. Tierschutzverein 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Mikesch, answered.

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