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Murphy

Mixed Breed Cat · Male · Young · 1 year

Tomcat Murphy was born around June 2025 and came to us as a shy kitten on July 30, 2026, at the animal shelter. Murphy moved into the cat exercise yard at the beginning of the year, where he has become increasingly brave and more open. He is gaining more trust from us and allows known people to pet him. Murphy is like all young furred feet, curious and playful, but he also exudes a lot of calm. He gets along well with fellow animals. He will not want to give up going out on a walk in his new home. This cat needs outdoor access.

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Kater Murphy ist ca. Juni 2025 geboren und kam als scheues Katzenbaby am 30.07.26 zu uns ins Tierheim. Murphy zog bereits Anfang des Jahres ins Katzenaussengehege um, wo er inzwischen immer mutiger und aufgeschlossener geworden ist. Er bringt uns immer mehr Vertrauen entgegen und lässt sich von bekannten Personen auch streicheln. Murphy ist wie alle jungen Samtpfoten neugierig und verspielt, aber er strahlt auch viel Ruhe aus. Mit Artgenossen kommt er super klar. Auf Freigang im neuen Zuhause wird er nicht verzichten mögen.

Size
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Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Paderborn
Shelter
Tierheim Paderborn
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Bringing Murphy home

What you'll need for Murphy 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.

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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 Murphy

What life with Murphy looks like

Murphy is a young adult mixed breed cat cat waiting at Tierheim Paderborn in Paderborn.

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.

Paderborn, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Murphy, answered.

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