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Mucky

Male · Kitten

Mucky Breed European Shorthair – Mix Gender male (neutered) Born *2020 In the animal shelter since 20.03.2026 Housing form Free roam Special / In the meantime, Mucky greets you now sometimes with purring or talks to himself. He no longer sits back in his hiding spots exclusively (although his favorite spots haven't changed) and is happy to receive cuddles and attention. However, he knows exactly when he doesn't want to and makes it clear. (As of 01.06.2026) Mucky is a quiet, rather reserved tomcat who enjoys cuddles but doesn't feel comfortable in the everyday life of the animal shelter. In the shelter, he retreats to high lookout spots and plays the invisible one. (As of 06.05.2026) If you are interested in our cats, please contact the animal shelter directly by phone (a message on AB is also welcome) or by email with your phone number, then more can be discussed and a meeting time can be arranged. This cat needs outdoor access.

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Mucky Rasse Europäisch Kurzhaar – Mix Geschlecht männlich (kastriert) Geboren *2020 Im Tierheim seit 20.03.2026 Haltungsform Freigang Besonderheit / Inzwischen begrüßt Mucky einen gerne mal mit Maunzen oder erzählt vor sich hin. Er sitzt nicht mehr ausschließlich zurückgezogen in seinen Verstecken (wobei seine Lieblingsplätze sich nicht verändert haben) und kommt einem gerne für Streicheleinheiten und Zuwendungen entgegen. Allerdings weiß er genau, wann er keine Lust mehr hat, und gibt einem das klar zu verstehen. (Stand 01.06.2026) Mucky ist ein ruhiger, eher zurückgezogener Kater, der Streicheleinheiten zwar genießen kann, sich insgesamt im Tierheimalltag aber nicht wohlfühlt. Im Bestand zieht er sich auf hochgelegene Ausgucke zurück und spielt den Unsichtbaren. (Stand 06.05.2026) Wenn Sie Interesse an unseren Katzen haben, melden Sie sich bitte direkt telefonisch im Tierheim unter (gerne Nachricht auf AB hinterlassen) oder per Mail mit Angabe Ihrer Telefonnummer an , dann kann Näheres besprochen und gegebenenfalls ein Termin zum Kennenlernen ausgemacht werden.

Size
Age
Kitten
Location
🇩🇪Homburg/Saar
Shelter
Ria-Nickel-Tierheim Homburg
Living with Mucky
  • Neutered
Cared for by Ria-Nickel-Tierheim Homburg · Homburg/Saar

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Mucky home

What you'll need for Mucky 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
    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 Mucky

What life with Mucky looks like

Mucky is a puppy/kitten cat waiting at Ria-Nickel-Tierheim Homburg in Homburg/Saar.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇩🇪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.

Homburg/Saar, Germany browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Mucky, answered.

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