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Mixed Breed Cat · Male · Young · 3 years

Paulchen is about 3 years old and FIV positive. He had a bad accident and has a severe scar on his back, which does not hinder him. He is very open and friendly towards people and other animals. He would appreciate cat company. He must be kept indoors only.

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Paulchen ist ca ca 3 Jahre alt und FIV positiv. Er hatte einen schlimmen Unfall und hat davon eine schlimmer Narbe auf dem Rücken zurückbehalten, die ihn aber nicht behindert. Er ist sehr aufgeschlossen und freundlich gegenüber Menschen und anderen Tieren. Er würde sich über Katzengesellschaft freuen. Er darf aber nur in der Wohnung gehalten werden.

Size
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Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Oldenburg
Shelter
Katzenhilfe Oldenburg e.V.
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Bringing Paulchen home

What you'll need for Paulchen in week one.

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    Feliway Calming Spray

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Paulchen

What life with Paulchen looks like

Paulchen is a young adult mixed breed cat cat waiting at Katzenhilfe Oldenburg e.V. in Oldenburg.

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.

Oldenburg, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Paulchen, answered.

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