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Nikos

Scottish Fold · Male · Adult · 7 years

The little Nikos shows his best side here: he loves spending time with his caregivers, enjoys having his orange fur stroked, and is open and curious when meeting strangers. Unfortunately, Nikos cannot move into his forever home yet: the little guy suffers from a chronic bladder infection. Until we have this completely under control, Nikos still has to wait. Additionally, he has spondylosis, for which he receives medication. He also eats his special food without any problems. Here we experience Nikos as a true dream cat. However, due to his health issues, we assume that as soon as he is in a home where he can receive the necessary care and attention, he will be a wonderful companion.

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Der kleine Nikos zeigt sich hier von seiner besten Seite: Er liebt es, Zeit mit seinen Bezugspersonen zu verbringen, lässt sich gerne den orangenen Pelz kraulen und begegnet auch Fremden aufgeschlossen und neugierig. Leider kann Nikos noch nicht in sein Für-Immer-Zuhause umziehen: Der kleine Kerl leidet an einer chronischen Blasenentzündung. Bis wir diese komplett im Griff haben, muss Nikos noch etwas warten. Darüber hinaus hat er Spondylosen, gegen die er Medikamente bekommt. Auch sein Spezialfutter nimmt er problemlos zu sich. Hier erleben wir Nikos als wahren Traumkater. Aufgrund seiner gesundheitlichen Probleme gehen wir jedoch davon aus, dass es, sobald er zur

Size
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Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇩🇪Hamburg
Shelter
Hamburger Tierschutzverein
Living with Nikos
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Hamburger Tierschutzverein · HamburgLearn about Scottish Fold →

Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Nikos home

What you'll need for Nikos in week one.

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  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 Nikos

What life with Nikos looks like

Nikos is a adult scottish fold cat waiting at Hamburger Tierschutzverein in Hamburg.

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.

Hamburg, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Nikos, answered.

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