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Male · Senior · 13 years

Rigatoni is on trial in its new home. Rigatoni – a quiet senior with growing trust. The approximately 13-year-old tomcat Rigatoni came to us at the animal shelter with five other cats through a friend organization. The group originated from an animal hoarding case and had likely had very little close or positive contact with humans in their previous lives. Therefore, the cats are still quite shy and cautious in their interactions with us. Rigatoni shows a bit more bravery than his female companions. He now allows trusted people to gently touch him, but it’s clear that he still struggles to understand and respond to touch – often he freezes up and isn’t sure how to handle it. If the situation becomes too much for him, he retreats and takes off. Nevertheless, it’s evident that a gentle, quiet tomcat with patience and understanding is hiding within him, capable of building trust over time. Rigatoni gets along very well with the other cats. The animals provide each other with security, snuggling together in their cozy dens and closely following each other’s lead. Therefore, we do not place Rigatoni in individual housing. He should either move in with one of his familiar feline friends or join an already existing, quiet, and social cat. For Rigatoni, we wish to find a quiet home with patient people who will give him time and not expect anything from him. For an older tomcat like him, it’s important to have a stress-free environment where he can settle in at his own pace. General interest inquiry:

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Rigatoni ist Probewohnen im neuen Zuhause. Rigatoni – ruhiger Senior mit vorsichtig wachsendem Vertrauen Der etwa 13-jährige Kater Rigatoni kam gemeinsam mit fünf weiteren Katzen über einen befreundeten Verein zu uns ins Tierheim. Die Gruppe stammt aus einem Animal-Hoarding-Fall und hatte vermutlich in ihrem bisherigen Leben nur sehr wenig engen oder positiven Kontakt zu Menschen. Deshalb sind die Katzen noch immer recht schüchtern und vorsichtig im Umgang mit uns Zweibeinern. Rigatoni zeigt sich dabei schon ein kleines Stück mutiger als seine weiblichen Gefährtinnen. Vertrauten Menschen erlaubt er inzwischen, ihn vorsichtig anzufassen. Dabei merkt man allerdings, dass er Berührungen noch nicht richtig einordnen kann – oft friert er dabei ein und weiß noch nicht so recht, wie er damit umgehen soll. Wird ihm die Situation zu viel, zieht er sich lieber zurück und ergreift die Flucht. Trotzdem ist deutlich zu sehen, dass in ihm ein sanfter, ruhiger Kater steckt, der mit Geduld und Verständnis weiter Vertrauen fassen kann. Mit den anderen Katzen versteht sich Rigatoni sehr gut. Die Tiere geben sich gegenseitig Sicherheit, liegen gemeinsam in ihren Kuschelhöhlen und orientieren sich stark aneinander. Deshalb vermitteln wir auch Rigatoni nicht in Einzelhaltung. Er sollte entweder gemeinsam mit einer seiner vertrauten Katzenfreundinnen ausziehen oder zu einer bereits vorhandenen, ruhigen und sozialen Katze ziehen. Für Rigatoni wünschen wir uns ein ruhiges Zuhause bei geduldigen Menschen, die ihm Zeit lassen und nichts von ihm erwarten. Gerade für einen älteren Kater wie ihn ist es wichtig, in einem stressarmen Umfeld in seinem eigenen Tempo ankommen zu dürfen. Allgemeine Interessentenanfrage:

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 13 years
Location
🇩🇪Ettlingen
Shelter
Tierheim Ettlingen
Living with Rigatoni
  • House-trained
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
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Cared for by Tierheim Ettlingen · Ettlingen

Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Rigatoni home

What you'll need for Rigatoni 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 Rigatoni

What life with Rigatoni looks like

Rigatoni is a small senior cat waiting at Tierheim Ettlingen in Ettlingen.

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 Rigatoni, answered.

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