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Mochi

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

Mochi Mochi was born in 2020 and is a very lively cat with a strong desire for freedom, who needs outdoor space in a rural residential area. He demands attention and cuddles from time to time and is very affectionate. When playing, this little guy is very alert and active. Mochi approaches people with curiosity and interest and seeks their closeness. He will settle in quite quickly, but he must be kept indoors for at least 8–10 weeks so that he bonds with his new home and his new family. Mochi enjoys children aged 10 and up, and other cats in his new family. Dogs are not entirely to his liking; however, he could certainly get used to a calm, cat-experienced dog. Mochi is neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated.

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Mochi Mochi wurde 2020 geboren und ist ein sehr lebendiger Kater mit großem Freiheitsdrang, der Auslauf in einer ländlichen Wohngegend braucht. Er fordert zwischendurch seine Aufmerksamkeit und Streicheleinheiten ein, ist sehr verschmust. Beim Spielen ist der kleine Mann sehr aufgeweckt und aktiv. Auf Menschen geht Mochi neugierig und interessiert zu und sucht ihre Nähe. Er wird sich recht schnell einleben, muss aber mindestens 8-10 Wochen im Haus gehalten werden, um sich an sein neues Zuhause und seine neue Familie zu binden. Mochi freut sich über Kinder ab 10 Jahre und über andere Katzen in seiner neuen Familie. Hunde sind ihm nicht ganz geheuer; an einen ruhigen, katzenerfahrenen Hund könnte er sich aber sicher gewöhnen. Mochi ist kastriert, gechipt und geimpft.

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 6 years

Location

🇩🇪Bochum

Shelter

KIS Ruhr – Katzen in Schwierigkeiten

Living with Mochi

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped
✓Good with cats

Cared for by KIS Ruhr – Katzen in Schwierigkeiten · Bochum Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Bringing Mochi home

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About Mochi

What life with Mochi looks like

Mochi is a large adult mixed breed cat waiting at KIS Ruhr – Katzen in Schwierigkeiten in Bochum.

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.

Bochum, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Mochi, answered.

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