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Red

Mixed Breed · Male

Red – ein Freigeist mit klaren Grenzen Red (geschätzt 5–8 Jahre) ist kein Kater für halbe Sachen. Er ist würdevoll, bestimmt und sehr deutlich in seiner Kommunikation. Wenn ihm etwas nicht passt, sagt er es – erst mit Fauchen, dann auch mit Pfote oder Zähnen, wenn seine Geduld übergangen wird. Seine Grenzen sind klar und müssen respektiert werden. Angefasst werden möchte Red nicht. Nähe auf seine Art – ja. Bedrängen – nein. Fühlt er sich unwohl, geht er zunächst einfach weg. Wird das ignoriert, verteidigt er sich. Wer ihn versteht, bekommt einen charakterstarken Kater, der einfach nur ernst genommen werden möchte. Red ist kein Wohnungskater und kein Kuscheltiger. Er braucht unbedingt Freigang, Raum und Selbstbestimmung. Mit anderen Katern zeigte er sich bislang unverträglich. Über einige Tage saß Red immer wieder am Fenster einer Anwohnerin. Dort wurde er gefüttert und schließlich gesichert – mit den vorhandenen Katern verstand er sich nicht. Red sucht erfahrene Menschen, die Katzen lesen können, nichts erwarten und ihm seinen eigenen Weg lassen. Kurzübersicht • Alter: ca. 5–8 Jahre (geschätzt) • Charakter: bestimmt, setzt klare Grenzen, bei Bedrängung wehrhaft • Anfassen: nein • Haltung: unbedingt Freigang • Sozialverhalten: nicht verträglich mit anderen Katern • Gesundheitszustand: kastriert • Vorgeschichte: saß über Tage am Fenster, wurde dort gefüttert und gesichert • untergebracht im Tierheim Stendal Red sucht Menschen, die ihn respektieren. 🐾

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Stendal
Shelter
Tierheim Stendal
Living with Red
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Bringing Red home

What you'll need for Red in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Red

What life with Red looks like

Red is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierheim Stendal in Stendal.

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.

Stendal, Germany browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Red, answered.

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