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Negrito

Mixed Breed · Male

Negrito, 9 years old, neutered, microchipped, and tested. Until now, he has been living as an indoor cat together with a female cat. Due to their owner’s serious illness and a series of temporary accommodations, the two cats no longer get along. Negrito needs a quiet home as an only cat—perhaps with a fenced-in garden or a cat-friendly outdoor enclosure in a green area (away from busy roads). He’s a cuddly, curious tomcat who loves playing, and adores being petted and brushed. Negrito doesn’t like dogs. Who could imagine giving this slender, long-legged Negrito a loving forever home?

DE·Show original

Negrito 9j. kastriert, gechippt und getestet. Bis anhin hat er zusammen mit einer Katze als Wohnungsbüsi gelebt. Durch die schwere Krankheit ihres Besitzers und einer Odyssee an Plätzen kommen die beiden Büsis nicht mehr miteinander aus. Negrito braucht ein ruhiges Zuhause als Einzelkatze, vielleicht mit einem eingezäunten Garten oder katzengerechtem Auslauf ins Grüne (abseits von stark befahrenen Strassen). Er ist ein Schmusekater neugierig, spielt gerne, liebt es gestreichelt und gebürstet zu werden. Negrito mag keine Hunde. Wer könnte sich vorstellen dem schlanken hochbeinigen Negrito ein Lebensplätzli zu schenken?

Size
Age
Location
🇨🇭Switzerland
Shelter
Stiftung Tierschutzzentrum Thurgau
Living with Negrito
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Stiftung Tierschutzzentrum Thurgau · SwitzerlandLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Negrito home

What you'll need for Negrito 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 Negrito

What life with Negrito looks like

Negrito is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Stiftung Tierschutzzentrum Thurgau in Switzerland.

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 Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Negrito, answered.

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