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Rudi

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 4 years

Roter Rudi sucht sein Glück Rudi hat eine schwere Zeit hinter sich, die er nun langsam aber stetig hinter sich lässt. Als Streuner zog er sich eine tiefe Bissverletzung zu, wodurch er eine Knochenentzündung bekam und FIP bei ihm ausbrach. Beides wird behandelt und Rudi entwickelt sich immer mehr zu einem Prachtkerl. Zeitgleich wurde Rudi positiv auf FIV getestet, was ihn jedoch nicht einschränkt und womit er trotzdem alt werden kann. Da wir Rudi nun privat gesund pflegen, er aber auf Dauer nicht in seinem Zimmer sitzen kann und wir ihn auch nicht wieder nach draußen setzen wollen, möchte er nun ein letztes Mal „HIER“ schreien und sein Für-Immer-Zu-Hause finden. Er hat es so sehr verdient. Rudi sucht ein ruhiges zu Hause bei katzenerfahrenen Menschen und ohne kleine Kinder aber gerne mit Katzengesellschaft. Als ehemaliger Streuner bringt er im Umgang ein paar Besonderheiten mit sich, die man kennen muss, die aber ansonsten kein Problem darstellen. Er ist kastriert, gechippt, geschätzt 3-4 Jahre alt und momentan wohnhaft in 97959 Assamstadt. Rudi freut sich über Interessenten, sodass er hoffentlich in ein paar Wochen umziehen darf. Ein Kennenlernen ist jederzeit möglich. Kontakt: Christina Leuser

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Bad Mergentheim
Living with Rudi
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Bad Mergentheim · GermanyLearn about European Shorthair

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Bringing Rudi home

What you'll need for Rudi 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
    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 Rudi

What life with Rudi looks like

Rudi is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierschutzverein Bad Mergentheim 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. 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 Rudi, answered.

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