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Rabauke

Male · Kitten

Rabauke is exactly as his name suggests - and much more. The little wildcat was a few weeks old when he was found and already a real bundle of energy. He is probably not a kitten of a shy cat mom, because he knows people and is not afraid of us - on the contrary. We are used to kittens (especially after their time in quarantine) not being exhausted, running around a lot and sometimes overshooting the mark. But Rabauke is much more rambunctious than most other young cats. He knows and respects his own limits, unfortunately, just as little as those of the two- and four-legged animals around him and runs around the area constantly. Unfortunately, he did not let go of the other cats in the cat nursery, even when they clearly showed that it was too much for them. As young as he is, Rabauke can and should still learn a lot. Unlike many other young cats, he should not be encouraged to play much (because he does that anyway) - he should rather learn to allow quiet moments with people and cats and to calm down without planning the next playful attack. Of course, there are also moments when he lets himself be stroked quietly and purrs away, but these are short-lived. Rabauke is not suitable for children or cat beginners, nor for any young cat looking for company. The best thing for him would probably be a calm but experienced tomcat who does not let him dance on his nose, but also puts him in his place. We will place Rabauke in outdoor access, which he should only enjoy after a long acclimatization period in his new home. He will be neutered before his departure.

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Rabauke ist genau so, wie man anhand seines Namens vermuten kann – und noch vieles mehr. Der kleine Wildfang war ein paar Wochen alt, als er gefunden wurde und schon ein ziemliches Energiebündel. Er ist vermutlich kein Kitten einer scheuen Katzenmama, denn er kennt Menschen und hat keine Angst vor uns – im Gegenteil. Wir sind es gewohnt, dass Kitten (vor allem nach ihrer Zeit in Quarantäne) nicht ausgelastet sind, viel herumtoben und auch mal übers Ziel hinausschießen. Kater Rabauke ist jedoch deutlich rabiater als die meisten anderen jungen Katzen. Er kennt und respektiert seine eigenen Grenzen leider genauso wenig wie die seiner ihn umgebenden Zwei- und Vierbeiner und tobt unentwegt durch die Gegend. Im Katzenkindergarten hat er leider auch dann nicht von den anderen Katzen abgelassen, wenn sie deutlich gezeigt haben, dass es für sie zu viel ist. So jung wie er ist, kann und sollte Rabauke noch vieles lernen. Anders als viele andere junge Katzen sollte er nicht viel zum Spielen animiert werden (denn das tut er so oder so) – er sollte vielmehr lernen auch ruhige Momente mit Menschen und Katzen zuzulassen und runterzukommen ohne den nächsten spielerischen Angriff zu planen. Es gibt natürlich auch Momente, in denen er sich ruhig streicheln lässt und vor sich hin schnurrt, aber diese sind schnell vorüber. Für Kinder oder Katzenanfänger:innen ist Rabauke nicht geeignet und auch nicht für jede junge Katze auf der Suche nach Gesellschaft. Am besten wäre für ihn vermutlich ein gelassener, aber gestandener Kater, der sich von ihm nicht auf der Nase rumtanzen lässt, ihn aber auch in seine Schranken weisen kann. Wir vermitteln Rabauke in Freigang, welchen er aber erst nach einer langen Eingewöhnungszeit im neuen Zuhause genießen sollte. Noch vor seinem Auszug wird er kastriert.

Size
Age
Kitten
Location
🇩🇪Bonn
Shelter
Tierheim Bonn
Living with Rabauke
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Bonn · Bonn

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Rabauke home

What you'll need for Rabauke 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
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    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 Rabauke

What life with Rabauke looks like

Rabauke is a puppy/kitten cat waiting at Tierheim Bonn in Bonn.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Rabauke, answered.

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