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Salem

Male · Young · 3 years

Salem is looking for a new home. So far, he has lived alone as an indoor cat. In his previous home, he showed aggressive behavior toward people. This behavior has not occurred so far at the animal shelter; however, we currently advise against placing him in a household with small children. Since Salem hasn't been with us very long yet, we'd like to give him a bit more time to settle in and allow us to better assess his personality, so we can find him the best possible "forever home."

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Salem ist auf der Suche nach einem neuen Zuhause, bisher hat er als alleine als Wohnungskater gelebt. In seinem vorherigen Zuhause hat er sich aggressiv gegenüber dem Menschen gezeigt. Im Tierheim trat dieses Verhalten bisher nicht auf, aktuell sehen wir aber davon ab ihn in einen Haushal mit kleinen Kindern zu vermitteln. Da Salem noch nicht so lange bei uns ist, möchten wir ihm noch etwas Zeit geben um anzukommen und ihn besser einschätzen zu können, damit wir das bestmögliche "für-immer-Zuhause" für ihn finden.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Aachen
Shelter
Tierheim Aachen
Living with Salem
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Aachen · Aachen

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Salem home

What you'll need for Salem 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 Salem

What life with Salem looks like

Salem is a small young adult cat waiting at Tierheim Aachen in Aachen.

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.

Aachen, Germany browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Salem, answered.

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