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Pepe

Male

I am Pepe, a shy cat. My favorite person has passed away, and it still hurts me. My person was my whole life. Now I need to move on and look to the future positively. Would you like to get to know me and start a new life together? I need some time to get to know you. But once I have gained your trust, I am very affectionate and still very interested in activities together in my old age.

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Besonderheiten: Einzelprinz; Wohnung, gesicherter Balkon Hallo liebe Menschen, ich bin der schüchterne Kater Pepe und mein Lieblingsmensch ist leider verstorben. Das tut sehr weh und ich kann es noch immer nicht fassen. Mein Mensch war doch mein ganzes Leben. Jetzt muss es irgendwie weitergehen und ich möchte positiv in die Zukunft schauen! Magst du mich vielleicht kennenlernen und gemeinsam mit mir in ein neues Leben starten? Ich brauche anfänglich ein wenig Zeit um dich kennenzulernen. Habe ich aber erst einmal Vertrauen gefasst, bin ich sehr verschmust und auf meine alten Tage noch sehr an gemeinsamen Aktivitäten interessiert.

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Location
🇩🇪Essen
Shelter
Tierheim Essen
Living with Pepe
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Tierheim Essen · Essen
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Pepe home

What you'll need for Pepe 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 Pepe

What life with Pepe looks like

Pepe is a adult cat waiting at Tierheim Essen in Essen.

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.

Essen, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Pepe, answered.

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