Not confirmed since October 23, 2026

Rubio

Mixed Breed Cat · Male

Our animal rescuers report: the red tiger Rubio was found on the street, alone and hungry. Rubio is a sturdy fellow, affectionate, playful and cuddly, open-hearted towards people. The cat is communicative and has already had contact with a friendly, cat-compatible female dog; the animals interacted calmly, carefully and kindly with each other. We are looking for a loving and caring home for the fiery buddy Rubio, with understanding people who are looking for a loyal, balanced companion. 💙 A secure balcony or outdoor access is required. A social companion would be fine for Rubio, but he would also get along with a friendly dog who has learned to read furry paws and is not too pushy. Home sought We are looking for a loving, understanding home for Rubio. Our cats come - as far as health and age permit - spayed, vaccinated, chipped, dewormed and with an EU passport to their new home. They are also tested for FELV/FIV. We look forward to your contact.

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Beschreibung Unsere Pflegestelle berichtet: der rote Tiger Rubio wurde auf der Straße gefunden, er war allein und hungrig. Rubio ist ein kerniger Typ, zutraulich, verspielt und verschmust, offenherzig gegenüber Menschen. Der Kater ist kommunikativ und hatte auch bereits Kontakt mit einer freundlichen, katzenverträglichen Hündin; die Tiere gingen ruhig, sorgsam und freundlich miteinander um. Wir suchen ein liebevolles und fürsorgliches Zuhause für den feurigen Kumpeltyp Rubio, bei verständnisvollen Menschen, die einen treuen, ausgeglichenen Gefährten suchen.💙 Es sollte mindestens ein gesicherter Balkon vorhanden sein oder Freigang. Ein sozialer Artgenosse wäre für Rubio in Ordnung, er käme allerdings auch mit einem freundlichen Hund zurecht, der gelernt hat, Samtpfötchen zu lesen und nicht zu aufdringlich ist. Bitte beachten Sie:Die Rückmeldungen der Tierheime und Pflegestellen spiegeln das aktuelle Verhalten der hier zur

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🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Tierischgeholfen e.V.

Living with Rubio

✓Good with cats

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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Rubio home

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About Rubio

What life with Rubio looks like

Rubio is an adult mixed breed cat cat waiting at Tierischgeholfen 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Rubio, answered.

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