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Rupert

European Shorthair · Male · Kitten · 10 months

Foster Home Wanted! Rupert unfortunately has cancer and will not live a long life. An exact prognosis of how long he will live is not available. Currently, he is doing very well and does not need medication, but this is unlikely to last. We will of course cover all medication and veterinary costs in his case. Rupert is a young and currently agile tomcat, he loves his fellow cats and at least one/cat friend/in the new home would be very nice, so he can continue to have cat companionship. He currently lives in our young tomcat group and gets along very well here. He needs a little time to build trust with people, but then he is a real cuddly bear and enjoys every attention. Since Rupert loves being outside and loves to sleep in the sun, outdoor access or at least a cat-proof garden is a requirement for his foster home, as he deserves the best possible life in his final years.

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Endpflegestelle gesucht!Rupert ist leider an Krebs erkrankt und wird kein langes Leben mehr vor sich haben. Eine genaue Prognose, wie lange er noch leben wird, gibt es nicht. Aktuell geht es ihm sehr gut und er braucht keine Medikamente, das wird aber wahrscheinlich nicht lange so bleiben. Für alle Medikamenten- und Tierarztkosten kommen wir in seinem Fall natürlich auf. Rupert ist ein junger und aktuell noch agiler Kater, er mag Artgenossen sehr und mindestens ein/ Katzenfreund/in im neuen Zuhause wäre sehr schön, damit er weiter Katzengesellschafft hat. Aktuell lebt er in unserer Jungkater-Gruppe und kommt hier sehr gut zurecht.Menschen gegenüber braucht er einen kleinen Moment, um Vertrauen aufzubauen, ist dann aber ein richtiger Schmusebär und genießt jede Aufmerksamkeit. Da Rupert sehr gerne draußen ist und es liebt in der Sonne zu schlafen ist Freigang oder mindestens ein katzensicherer Garten Voraussetzung für seine Pflegestelle, da er den schönsten Lebensabend nach seinen Vorstellungen verdient hat.

Size
Age
Kitten · 10 months
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
BMT Tierheim Arche Noah Stuhr
Living with Rupert
  • Neutered
Cared for by BMT Tierheim Arche Noah Stuhr · GermanyLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Rupert home

What you'll need for Rupert 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 Rupert

What life with Rupert looks like

Rupert is a puppy/kitten european shorthair cat waiting at BMT Tierheim Arche Noah Stuhr in Germany.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇩🇪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 Rupert, answered.

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