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Sam Description Rehoming Help The beautiful tomcat Sam is looking for a loving home. We estimate him to be around 2 years old. Sam currently lives in the animal shelter in Debrecen/Hungary. He was found on a landfill, where he was wandering around. The workers there were kind enough to feed him and then inform the animal welfare workers. This way, Sam could be brought to safety and escape the dangers of the landfill. His character is rather calm and gentle. Due to a long-untreated ear infection, a polyp had developed, which was removed. Because of this history, Sam still holds his head at a slight tilt, but he no longer experiences any pain. The white and red Sam stands out with his size and fluffy fur.

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Sam Beschreibung Vermittlungshilfe Der wunderschöne Kater Sam sucht ein liebevolles Zuhause. Wir schätzen ihn auf ca. 2 Jahre. Sam lebt derzeit noch im Tierheim in Debrecen/Ungarn. Dort wurde er auf einer Müllhalde gefunden, auf der er umher streunerte. Die Arbeiter dort waren so umsichtig ihn zu füttern und dann die Tierschützer zu informieren. So konnte Sam in Sicherheit gebracht werden und den Gefahren auf der Mülldeponie entfliehen. Sein Charakter ist eher ruhig und sanft. Aufgrund einer lange unbehandelten Ohrenentzündung, hatte sich ein Polyp entwickelt, welcher entfernt wurde. Durch diese Vorgeschichte hält Sam seinen Kopf weiterhin in leichter Schieflage, jedoch hat er keinerlei Schmerzen mehr. Der weiß-rote Sam fällt durch seine Größe und sein flauschiges Fell auf. Mit den anderen

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🇩🇪Germany
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Tierschutz-Team e.V.
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Cared for by Tierschutz-Team e.V. · Germany

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Sam home

What you'll need for Sam 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
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    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 Sam

What life with Sam looks like

Sam is a adult cat waiting at Tierschutz-Team 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. 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 Sam, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Sam?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierschutz-Team e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Sam on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Sam if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierschutz-Team 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Sam 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 Sam 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 Tierschutz-Team e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Sam 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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