Not confirmed since October 25, 2026

Rio

Mixed Breed · Male

I am Rio, a tomcat of unknown age. As a found cat at the animal shelter, but no one has claimed me as missing, I am now searching for a new home. I am very loving and cuddly, and I have no problems with other cats, although I have rather shown myself to be a loner. Additionally, I am looking for a quiet home without small children, as I am very jumpy. Come visit me sometime?

DE·Show original

Ich bin Rio, ein Kater unbekannten Alters. Da ich als Fundkater ins Tierheim kam, sich aber nie jemand gemeldet hat der mich vermisst suche ich nun ein neues Zuhause. Ich bin sehr lieb und verschmust, mit anderen Katzen habe ich kein Problem, allerdings habe ich mich eher als Einzelgänger entpuppt. Zudem suche ich ein eher ruhiges Zuhause ohne kleine Kinder, da ich sehr schreckhaft bin. Kommst du mich mal besuchen?

Size

Small

Age

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Location

🇩🇪Gunzenhausen

Shelter

Tierschutzverein Gunzenhausen und Umgebung e.V.

Living with Rio

✓Good with kids

Cared for by Tierschutzverein Gunzenhausen und Umgebung e.V. · Gunzenhausen Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Rio home

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About Rio

What life with Rio looks like

Rio is a small adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierschutzverein Gunzenhausen und Umgebung e.V. in Gunzenhausen.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Gunzenhausen, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Rio, answered.

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