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Unknown · Young · 1 year

Moses and Zelda have gotten to know and love each other at the animal shelter. The little tomcat who was left behind has won the heart of the wild kitten. Moses’s secret superpower is to always appear as though everything of the utmost importance is passing him by. In reality, the little tomcat is actually very affectionate and curious, it just finds it hard to show it. Although Moses has lived with people, he hasn’t had the best experiences. However, he does look to other cats a lot! Unfortunately, there are quite a few shy cats here at the moment, so Moses the follower has quickly picked up on this. If you catch him, you can pet him and he enjoys it more and more. For Moses, we would like an experienced home without small children and ideally with a second cat. He has especially become friends with the shy ‘Zelda’. Since they now even share a bed, we would very much like to place them together. Zelda means “the gray warrior” in translation, and I believe that’s a fitting description. She was found in the middle of the residential area and, fortunately, was secured by an attentive neighbor. She was born outside and is not familiar with people. Therefore, she still doesn’t like to be touched and shows exactly what she thinks when she is pressured. To our good fortune, she is also very curious and can be enticed, so we are currently getting to know her with food and toys. How long it will take Zelda to open up is unclear, but she is now showing clear interest in people. We are therefore looking for an experienced home for both of them with cats, ideally without younger children. Other cats are no problem for both of them.

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Moses und Zelda haben sich im Tierheim kennen und lieben gelernt. Der Kleine Kater der zurückgelassen wurde, hat es ins Herz der wilden Kätzin geschafft. Moses geheime Superkraft ist es, immer so auszusehen als würde ihm alles am Allerwertesten vorbeigehen. Dabei ist der kleine Kater eigentlich sehr liebevoll und neugierig, es fällt ihm nur schwer das zu zeigen. Moses hat zwar bei Menschen gelebt, hat aber wohl nicht die besten Erfahrungen gemacht. An anderen Katzen orientiert er sich allerdings sehr! Da hier aber leider im Moment viele scheue Katzen sind, hat sich Mitläufer-Moses das schnell abgeschaut. Wenn man ihn mal erwischt kann man ihn auch Streicheln und er genießt es immer mehr. Für Moses wünschen wir uns daher ein erfahrenes zu Hause, ohne kleine Kinder und am liebsten mit einer Zweitkatze. Hier hat er sich vorallem mit der schüchternen ‚Zelda‘ angefreundet. Da die 2 inzwischen sogar im selben Bett schlafen würden wir sie sehr gerne zusammen vermitteln. Zelda bedeutet übersetzt „die graue Kampfmaid“ und ich glaube vielmehr ist dem nicht hinzuzufügen. Gefunden wurde sie mitten im Wohngebiet, und zum Glück von einem aufmerksamen Anwohner gesichert. Sie wurde draußen geboren und kennt Menschen nicht. Dementsprechend lässt sie sich noch nicht anfassen und zeigt wenn sie bedrängt wird auch genau was sie davon hält. Zu unserem Glück ist sie aber auch sehr neugierig und bestechlich, sodass wir uns im Moment über Futter und Spielzeug anfreunden. Wie lange Zelda brauchen wird um sich zu öffnen ist unklar doch sie zeigt inzwischen ganz klar Interesse am Menschen. Wir suchen daher ein Katzen erfahrenes zu Hause für die beiden, am besten ohne jüngere Kinder. Andere Katzen sind für beide kein Problem.

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Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Reutlingen
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Reutlingen
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Cared for by Tierschutzverein Reutlingen · Reutlingen

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Moses & Zelda home

What you'll need for Moses & Zelda in week one.

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  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
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    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 Moses & Zelda

What life with Moses & Zelda looks like

Moses & Zelda is a young adult cat waiting at Tierschutzverein Reutlingen in Reutlingen.

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 Moses & Zelda, answered.

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