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Pauli

Mixed Breed · Male

Pauli is a rather timid and withdrawn cat. He keeps his distance and observes from a high vantage point. He may not be a "quiet house cat" at the moment, but what's not to be can still become. If Pauli is given the peace and space to get used to his new surroundings and the people in it, he should soon flourish in his new home. Of course, outdoor access should also be possible.

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Pauli ist ein noch recht ängstlicher und zurückgezogener Kater. Er bleibt auf Abstand und beobachtet das Geschehen von hoch oben. Er ist zwar im Moment kein "ruhiger Stubentiger" aber was nicht ist, kann ja bekanntlich noch werden. Wenn man Pauli die Ruhe und den Platz gibt, um sich an sein neues Umfeld und die Menschen darin zu gewöhnen, sollte auch er schon bald in seinem neuen Zuhause aufblühen. Freigang sollte natürlich auch möglich sein.

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Location

🇩🇪Pirna

Shelter

Tierheim Pirna

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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Pauli home

What you'll need for Pauli in week one.

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About Pauli

What life with Pauli looks like

Pauli is an adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierheim Pirna in Pirna.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Pauli, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Pauli?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Pirna handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Pauli on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Pauli if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Pirna 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Pauli 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 Pauli 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 Pirna early rather than rehoming privately; they know Pauli 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.