Skip to content
TailHarbor
← Back to results
Available

Adopt Muffin

Male · Senior · 15 years

Muffin is a friendly and affectionate companion. In the presence of unfamiliar people and in new situations, the older tomcat needs some time to adjust and gain trust. But once he has formed a bond, he enjoys being spoiled by his person of attachment. The tomcat maintains a calm, age-appropriate daily routine and is only placed in a quiet and as stress-free household as possible. Muffin would be happy to have a new home where, after an appropriate adjustment period, he also has the opportunity for free roaming.

Read original (de)

Muffin ist ein freundlicher und anschmiegsamer Geselle. In Anwesenheit fremder Menschen und in neuen Situationen benötigt der ältere Kater einige Zeit, um zurechtzukommen und Vertrauen zu fassen. Hat er aber eine Bindung aufgebaut, genießt er es, von seiner Bezugsperson verwöhnt zu werden. Der Kater pflegt einen altersgemäß gemütlichen Alltag und wird nur in einen ruhigen und möglichst stressfreien Haushalt vergeben. Muffin würde sich über ein neues Zuhause freuen, in dem er nach entsprechender Eingewöhnungszeit auch die Möglichkeit zum Freigang erhält.

Size
Age
Senior · 15 years
Location
🇦🇹Eisenstadt
Shelter
Tierschutzhaus Sonnenhof
Create free account to contact →

Free account — 10 contacts included

Cared for by Tierschutzhaus Sonnenhof · Eisenstadt

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Muffin home

What you'll need for Muffin 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.

    View on Amazon
    €25–40
  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

    Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.

    View on Amazon
    €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.

    View on Amazon
    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

    View on Amazon
    €10–18
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

    View on Amazon
    €10–18
  6. 06

    Sturdy Scratching Post

    Tall enough they can stretch fully. Saves your couch from week one.

    View on Amazon
    €30–60

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About Muffin

What life with Muffin looks like

Muffin is a senior cat waiting at Tierschutzhaus Sonnenhof in Eisenstadt.

Senior cats are the gentlest house guests: predictable, mostly silent, and grateful for a sunny windowsill. Older cats often have minor dental or kidney issues — keep an eye on water intake and weight. Many sleep eighteen hours a day and want no part of any drama.

🇦🇹Adopting from Austria

Austrian shelters follow the federal Tierschutzgesetz framework: adopters sign a Schutzvertrag (protection contract) committing to the animal's welfare. Spay/neuter, microchip, and vaccinations are included; fees typically range €150–€350.

Eisenstadt, Austria browse more cats in Austria.

Frequently asked

Adopting Muffin, answered.

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

More from Tierschutzhaus Sonnenhof

Katniss

3 years

European Shorthair

🇦🇹Eisenstadt, Austria

Malee

14 years

European Shorthair

🇦🇹Eisenstadt, Austria

Captain Hook

2 years

European Shorthair

🇦🇹Eisenstadt, Austria

Similar animals

More cats looking for a home

YUKI

7 years

🇦🇹Mistelbach, Austria

Yoda

11 years

Mixed Breed · large

🇦🇹Mistelbach, Austria

Trello

2 years

Australian Shepherd

🇦🇹Mistelbach, Austria

Tessa

9 years

🇦🇹Mistelbach, Austria

Teddy

7 years

Shiba Inu

🇦🇹Mistelbach, Austria

Sunny

2 years

Rottweiler · large

🇦🇹Mistelbach, Austria

Spotted something wrong? Suggest a change →