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Rufus

Maine Coon · Male · Adult · 5 years

Rufus wurde gefunden und hat anscheinend schon einiges mitgemacht. Seinem Schwanz fehlte bereits ein Stück, die Wunde hatte sich entzündet und so musste der Großteil des Schwanzes amputiert werden. Nur ein kleiner Stummelschwanz ist übrig geblieben. Das ist in der Regel für die Katze selbst kein Problem. Andere Katzen sind allerdings manchmal etwas irritiert, da der Schwanz bei Katzen ja auch eine Art Mitteilungsorgan ist, der Stimmungen anzeigt. Rufus ist ansonsten nicht nur ein besonders hübsches Exemplar mit seinem rotgetigerten Fell, sondern auch vom Wesen her ein total lieber Kater, der sich gerne streicheln lässt. Leider wird er bei uns im Katzenzimmer von den Artgenossen gemobbt, so dass er sich oft gar nicht so hervortraut, wie er gerne möchte. Er selbst scheint eigentlich friedlich anderen Katzen gegenüber zu sein. Zu schön wäre es, wenn wir möglichst schnell ein tolles Zuhause für ihn fänden, wo er endlich eine bessere Zeit vor sich hat mit regelmäßigem Futter, kuscheligem Schlafplatz, Schmuseeinheiten, aber auch etwas Freigang (nach einer Eingewöhnungszeit von ca. 3-4 Wochen).

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Darmstadt
Shelter
Tierheim Darmstadt
Living with Rufus
  • Neutered
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Darmstadt · DarmstadtLearn about Maine Coon

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Bringing Rufus home

What you'll need for Rufus in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Rufus

What life with Rufus looks like

Rufus is a large adult maine coon cat waiting at Tierheim Darmstadt in Darmstadt.

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.

Darmstadt, Germany browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Rufus, answered.

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