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Adopt Niklas

Male · Senior · 15 years

Niklas is about 15 years old and unfortunately carries his medicine bag with him. He suffers from an autoimmune disease and has issues with his thyroid gland, which is why he is dependent on medication. We would like to see him in a quiet home where he can still enjoy some beautiful days. Of course, we will support this with the medication and veterinary care.

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Niklas ist ca 15 Jahre alt und trägt leider sein Krankenköfferchen mit sich.Er leidet unter einer Autoimmun Erkrankung und hat Probleme mit der Schilddrüse weswegen er auf Medikamente angewiesen ist.Wir wünschen uns für ihn ein ruhiges Zuhause in dem er noch eine schöne Zeit verbringen kann.Selbstverständlich unterstützen wir hierbei mit den Medikamenten und der Tierärztlichen Betreuung.

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Age
Senior · 15 years
Location
🇩🇪Saarbrücken
Shelter
Bertha-Bruch-Tierheim Saarbrücken
Living with Niklas
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Bringing Niklas home

What you'll need for Niklas in week one.

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  1. 01
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    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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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
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    Covered Litter Box

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    €25–45
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    Clumping Cat Litter

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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Niklas

What life with Niklas looks like

Niklas is a senior cat waiting at Bertha-Bruch-Tierheim Saarbrücken in Saarbrücken.

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 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.

Saarbrücken, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Niklas, answered.

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