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Ricky

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 4 years

Hallöchen,Mein Name ist Ricky. Weil man sich nicht mehr um mich kümmern konnte, wurde ich im Tierheim abgegeben.Jetzt suche ich mein Für-Immer-Traumzuhause!Ich bin ein sehr freundlicher, verschmuster und neugieriger Kater. Neue Situationen und fremde Menschen beobachte ich erstmal aus sicherer Entfernung, sobald ich alles abgecheckt habe, komme ich und hole mir meine Streicheleinheiten ab.Mit anderen Katzen verstehe ich mich sehr gut.Gesundheitlich zeige ich mich unauffällig.Ich suche ein Zuhause bei lieben Menschen in Wohnungshaltung. Ein gesicherter Balkon wäre das Nonplusultra und ich wünsche mir auf jeden Fall einen Katzenkumpel - wenn du noch keine Katze hast, kann ja vielleicht einer meiner Mitbewohner mit mir gemeinsam ausziehen? Ich wünsche mir Menschen die viel Zeit für mich haben und sich mit mir beschäftigen.Klingt perfekt für dich?Dann melde dich doch bitte!Dein Ricky

Size
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Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇦🇹St. Pölten
Shelter
Tierschutzverein St. Pölten
Cared for by Tierschutzverein St. Pölten · St. PöltenLearn about European Shorthair →
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Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Ricky home

What you'll need for Ricky 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
    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 Ricky

What life with Ricky looks like

Ricky is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierschutzverein St. Pölten in St. Pölten.

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 Austria

Austrian shelters follow the federal Tierschutzgesetz framework: adopters sign a Schutzvertrag (protection contract) committing to the animal's welfare. Spay/neuter, microchip, and vaccinations are included; fees typically range €150–€350.

St. Pölten, Austria — browse more cats in Austria.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ricky, answered.

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