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Rikki

Mixed Breed Cat · Male

Rikki is very cautious and takes a lot of time to settle in. He loves Limo very much, it gives him his security. Visit / adopt a cat History of the group Limo & Rikki Limo and Rikki were given to us with a heavy heart

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Rikki ist sehr vorsichtig und braucht viel Zeit um sich einzugewöhnen. Er liebt Limo sehr, sie gibt ihm seine Sicherheit. Katze besuchen / adoptieren Geschichte der Gruppe Limo & Rikki Limo und Rikki wurden uns schweren Herzens zur

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Location

🇨🇭Zürich region

Shelter

Katzenhaus-Freunde

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Bringing Rikki home

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About Rikki

What life with Rikki looks like

Rikki is an adult mixed breed cat cat waiting at Katzenhaus-Freunde in Zürich region.

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 Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

Zürich region, Switzerland — browse more cats in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Rikki, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Rikki?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Katzenhaus-Freunde handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Rikki on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Rikki if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Katzenhaus-Freunde 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Rikki 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 Rikki 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 Katzenhaus-Freunde early rather than rehoming privately; they know Rikki 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.