How do I contact the shelter about Potato?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Baden-Baden handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Potato on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Potato if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Baden-Baden 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 Potato 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 Potato 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 Baden-Baden early rather than rehoming privately; they know Potato 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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Mixed Breed · Unknown · Senior · 16 years

Potato came to us last year as an unneutered feral tomcat. The residents were not at all pleased with his loud tomcat vocalizations and territorial marking and did not want to see "the beast" around their place again…. please be informed: from experience, the situation with tomcats significantly calms down after neutering. Be open to continuing to care for feral cats in their familiar territory after neutering! With Potato, we quickly noticed that he wasn't entirely unwelcoming towards us. This naturally spurred our determination to make contact. And behold, our treasure has become a whisker king ❤️. Why is he one of our SOS kittens? Our grandpa (born around 2010-2012) has an overactive thyroid. He needs his medication administered orally twice daily, which he tolerates well. Due to his thyroid condition, he is a bit jittery and always seems hungry. Therefore, it's best to give him several small meals throughout the day. Oh, and his loud voice. He knows how to make himself heard when he wants something 😅. We wish for this golden treasure that his final years will be the best of his life. Loved and no longer chased away. Wanted and well cared for.

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Potato kam im letzten Jahr als unkastrierter verwilderter Kater zu uns. Die Anwohner waren von seiner lauten Katerstimme und seinen Reviermarkierungen so gar nicht angetan und wollten “das Vieh” auf keinen Fall nochmal bei sich sehen…. lassen Sie sich bitte gesagt sein: Erfahrungsgemäß entspannt sich die Situation mit den Katern nach der Kastration erheblich. Seien Sie offen dafür, verwilderte Katzen nach der Kastration in ihrem vertrauten Revier weiter zu vesorgen! Bei Potato fiel uns schnell auf, dass er gar nicht ganz so abweisend uns gegenüber war. Dies spornte unseren Ehrgeiz zur Kontaktaufnahme natürlich an. Und siehe da, unser Schatz ist ein Schnurrkönig geworden ❤️. Warum er für uns ein SOS Kätzchen ist? Unser Opi (geb. ~ 2010-2012) hat eine Schilddrüsenüberfunktion. Er braucht 2 x täglich sein Medikament direkt oral verabreicht, lässt er gut mit sich machen. Auf Grund seiner Schilddrüsenerkrankung ist er etwas hibbelig und ist gefühlt immer hungrig. Deshalb sind mehrere kleinere Futterportionen über den Tag verteilt angebracht. Ach ja, und sein lautes Stimmchen. Er weiß sich bemerkbar zu machen, wenn er was möchte 😅. Wir würden es dem Goldschatz so wünschen, dass seine letzten Jahre die besten seines Lebens werden. Geliebt und nicht mehr verjagt. Gewollt und Bestens umsorgt.

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Age

Senior · 16 years

Location

🇩🇪Baden-Baden

Shelter

Tierheim Baden-Baden

Living with Potato

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About Potato

What life with Potato looks like

Potato is a senior mixed breed cat waiting at Tierheim Baden-Baden in Baden-Baden.

Senior cats are the gentlest house guests: predictable, mostly silent, and grateful for a sunny windowsill. Older cats often have minor dental or kidney issues — keep an eye on water intake and weight. Many sleep eighteen hours a day and want no part of any drama.

🇩🇪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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Potato, answered.

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