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Patches

Male · Kitten · 5 months

Patches (tricolor, female), Speedy (black with some white, male), and Ruby (white-striped, female) have met at our animal shelter. All three get along wonderfully, although Patches is about four weeks older than the other two (born 15.06.). They romp, play, and cuddle together, it's a joy to watch them :-) Currently, the three are still a bit shy when visitors enter their room, but with calm attention and a game of fetch, they will soon be affectionate. We can already handle them well. Ruby is currently the most affectionate of the three. We would like to give Patches, Speedy, and Ruby away as a trio, as a pair, or to another similarly aged companion. They will do well in spacious apartment living with sufficient activity and climbing opportunities. Patches, Speedy, and Ruby will need to be spayed or neutered later. A deposit is required, which will be refunded upon proof of sterilization.

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Patches (tricolor, weiblich), Speedy (schwarz mit etwas weiß, Kater) und Ruby (weiß-getigert, Kater) haben sich bei uns im Tierheim kennen gelernt. Alle drei verstehen sich prächtig, obwohl Patches etwa vier Wochen älter ist als die anderen beiden (geb. 15.06.). Sie toben, spielen und kuscheln zusammen, es macht Freude, ihnen dabei zuzusehen :-) Momentan zeigen sich die drei noch etwas schüchtern, wenn Besucher ihr Zimmer betreten, aber bei ruhiger Zuwendung und mit Angelspiel werden sie bald zutraulich sein. Schon jetzt können wir sie gut händeln. Ruby ist momentan der zutraulichste der drei. Wir möchten Patches, Speedy und Ruby entweder als Trio, zu Zweit oder zu einem weiteren etwa gleichaltrigen Artgenossen abgeben. Sie werden in geräumiger Wohnungshaltung mit ausreichender Beschäftigung und Klettermöglichkeiten gut klar kommen. Patches, Speedy und Ruby müssen später kastriert werden. Es ist eine Kaution zu errichten, die bei Kastrationsnachweis zurück erstattet wird.

Size
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Age
Kitten · 5 months
Location
🇩🇪Bocholt
Shelter
Tierheim Bocholt
Living with Patches
  • ✕Neutered
Cared for by Tierheim Bocholt · Bocholt

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Patches home

What you'll need for Patches 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 Patches

What life with Patches looks like

Patches is a puppy/kitten cat waiting at Tierheim Bocholt in Bocholt.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇩🇪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.

Bocholt, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Patches, answered.

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