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Ricko

Mixed Breed · Male

Ricko Breed: European Shorthair Color: black Gender: male Birthdate: unknown Neutered: yes Ricko was secured at one of our feeding stations and brought to our animal shelter. He is FIV positive and will therefore only be rehomed with another FIV positive cat. He is still very shy around people and hides most of the time.

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Ricko Rasse: Europäisch Kurzhaar Farbe: schwarz Geschlecht: männlich Geburtsdatum: unbekannt Kastriert: ja Ricko wurde an einer unserer Futterstellen gesichert und zu uns ins Tierheim gebracht. Er ist FIV positiv und wird deswegen nur zu einer FIV positiven Katze dazu vermittelt. Dem Menschen gegenüber ist er noch sehr scheu und versteckt sich eigentlich die ganze Zeit.

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🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein für den Rhein-Kreis Neuss e.V.
Living with Ricko
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Tierschutzverein für den Rhein-Kreis Neuss e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →
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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Ricko home

What you'll need for Ricko in week one.

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  1. 01
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    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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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
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    Covered Litter Box

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    €25–45
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    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    €10–18
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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Ricko

What life with Ricko looks like

Ricko is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierschutzverein für den Rhein-Kreis Neuss e.V. in Germany.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Ricko, answered.

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