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Murmel

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 10 years

Murmel: Murmel has her special name because her beautiful eyes remind people of marbles. She is a stray cat from Castrop-Rauxel and no one has reported her missing. The lovely girl was born around 2016, is neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, and dewormed. Murmel is very outgoing and curious. She enjoys being petted and scratched, but occasionally shows with her paws and teeth when she is not handled quite right… Of course without any real injuries, but noticeably so. Murmel is therefore looking for a new home with cat-experienced people who can cope with this kind of cat behavior or who want to work on it. Murmel does not need other cats for her happiness. Free roaming in a quiet residential area would be great, though. She would also manage with a secured balcony, if she is not home alone all day. Who would like to lose themselves in her wonderful eyes and give Murmel a new home?

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Murmel Murmel hat ihren speziellen Namen, da ihre wunderhübschen Augen an Murmeln erinnern. Sie ist eine Fundkatze aus Castrop-Rauxel und wurde von niemandem vermisst. Die Hübsche wurde ca. 2016 geboren, ist kastriert, gechipt, geimpft und entwurmt. Murmel ist sehr aufgeschlossen und neugierig. Sie wird gern gestreichelt und gekrault, zeigt aber gelegentlich durch Pfoten und Zähne, wenn man es nicht richtig macht… Natürlich ohne wirkliche Verletzungen, aber schon merklich. Murmel sucht also ein neues Zuhause bei katzenerfahrenen Menschen, die mit einem solchen kätzischen Verhalten zurechtkommen bzw. daran arbeiten wollen. Andere Katzen braucht Murmel nicht zu ihrem Glück. Freigang in einer ruhigen Wohngegend wäre aber super. Mit einem abgesicherten Balkon käme sie auch zurecht, wenn sie nicht den ganzen Tag alleine Zuhause ist. Wer möchte mit seinem Blick in ihren wunderschönen Augen versinken und Murmel ein neues Zuhause schenken?

Size

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Age

Adult · 10 years

Location

🇩🇪Bochum

Shelter

KIS Ruhr – Katzen in Schwierigkeiten

Living with Murmel

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped
✓Good with cats

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

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Bringing Murmel home

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About Murmel

What life with Murmel looks like

Murmel is an 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 Murmel, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Murmel?: 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 Murmel on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Murmel 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 Murmel 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 Murmel 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 Murmel 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.