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Muskat

Mixed Breed Cat · Female · Adult · 6 years

Muskat came to our shelter as a found animal. She seems to have had little contact with humans in her life. Accordingly, she is very skeptical of people, does not let herself be touched and runs away when a person gets too close. Nevertheless, we hope that patient people will find her who take the time to build some trust with Muskat. We assume that she has spent her whole life outdoors and therefore want to place her with outdoor access. If you are interested in one of our cats, please contact us by email. Describe in the email how the cat will live with you and send us a phone number. A caretaker will then contact you. Animal descriptions are based on observations in the shelter or on information from third parties and do not represent guaranteed properties.

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Muskat kam als Fundtier zu uns ins Tierheim. Sie scheint in ihrem Leben noch nicht viel Kontakt zu Menschen gehabt zu haben. Dementsprechend ist sie Menschen gegenüber sehr skeptisch, lässt sich nicht anfassen und sucht das Weite, wenn ihr ein Mensch zu nah kommt. Dennoch haben wir die Hoffnung, dass sich für sie geduldige Menschen finden, die sich die Zeit nehmen ein wenig Vertrauen zu Muskat aufzubauen. Wir gehen davon aus das sie ihr ganzes Leben im Freien verbracht hat und wollen die deswegen mit Freigang vermitteln. Wenn Sie Interesse an einer unserer Katzen haben, kontaktieren Sie uns bevorzugt per E-Mail. Schildern Sie uns in der Mail, wie die Katze bei Ihnen leben wird und senden Sie uns eine Telefonnummer zu. Es wird sich dann ein*e TierpflegerIn bei Ihnen melden. Tierbeschreibungen basieren auf Beobachtungen im Tierheim oder auf Informationen Dritter und stellen keine zugesicherten Eigenschaften dar.

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Leipzig
Shelter
Tierheim Leipzig
Living with Muskat
  • Spayed
Cared for by Tierheim Leipzig · LeipzigLearn about Mixed Breed Cat

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Muskat home

What you'll need for Muskat 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
    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 Muskat

What life with Muskat looks like

Muskat is a adult mixed breed cat cat waiting at Tierheim Leipzig in Leipzig.

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.

Leipzig, Germany browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Muskat, answered.

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