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Orion

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 10 years

ORION, born in July 2016, has developed into a beautiful tomcat. He gets along well with the other kittens at the foster home and would like to spend his life there. Orion is very shy and therefore unfortunately not adoptable. In the evenings, when the foster mother sits on the couch, even Orion wants to be cuddled and pushes in between to make sure he doesn't miss out. Unfortunately, this is the only opportunity to pet him. Otherwise, he runs away if someone gets too close.

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ORION, geboren im Juli 2016, hat sich zu einem wunderschönen Kater entwickelt. Mit den anderen Katern auf der Pflegestelle verträgt er sich gut und möchte dort auch sein Leben verbringen dürfen. Orion ist sehr scheu und deshalb leider nicht vermittelbar. Abends , wenn die Pflegemutti sich auf die Couch setzt, möchte auch Orion seine Streicheleinheiten und drängt sich dazwischen um nicht zu kurz zu kommen. Leider ist das die einzige Gelegenheit ihn zu streicheln. Ansonsten rennt er davon, wenn man ihm zu nahe kommt.

Size
Age
Adult · 10 years
Location
🇩🇪Ulm
Shelter
Katzenhilfe Ulm e.V.
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Cared for by Katzenhilfe Ulm e.V. · UlmLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Orion home

What you'll need for Orion 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 Orion

What life with Orion looks like

Orion is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Katzenhilfe Ulm e.V. in Ulm.

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.

Ulm, Germany browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Orion, answered.

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