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SHAGGY

Male · Young · 2 years

Shaggy and his companions came to us because their food station was located on a company premises where they were no longer welcome and it became increasingly cramped and dangerous for the small group. He is one of our "shadow cats" who live in the enclosure and become invisible each time someone approaches or enters the enclosure (which is why there are unfortunately no nice photos). We urgently need farmland and/or people with a lot of patience and cat experience for these shy animals. It would be great if we could find a suitable home with outdoor access for Shaggy - it would be a dream if the small group could even stay together. They will probably continue to avoid humans, but a daily filled bowl and a safe shelter may work wonders and some will eventually become more accessible. In any case, your property will soon be mouse-free. At least 4 weeks after the move Shaggy must be settled so that he considers his new home as such... Our cats are generally placed in pairs or with an existing and suitable cat (there are also exceptions for some animals). All are vaccinated, chipped and dewormed against a deposit fee and protection contract through the Osnabrück Cat Protection Association. We look forward to hearing from you! Until you get to know your desired candidate personally, observe Shaggy and the others online via the webcams in (Room A2 and enclosure). You can also find news about many of our protégés including photos and videos on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok or on our YouTube Channel Katzenschutzbund Osnabrück e.V. There is always something going on in our cat house!

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Unser Shaggy kam mit einigen Kameraden zu uns, weil seine Futterstelle auf einem Firmengelände lag, wo sie nicht mehr erwünscht waren und es sowieso immer enger und gefährlicher für die kleine Gruppe wurde. Er ist eine unserer „Schattenkatzen“, die im Gehege leben und jedes Mal unsichtbar werden, sobald sich jemand nähert oder das Gehege betritt (daher gibt es leider auch keine schönen Fotos). Für diese scheuen Tiere suchen wir dringend Hofplätze und/oder Menschen mit sehr viel Geduld und Katzenerfahrung. Es wäre schön, wenn wir für Shaggy ein passendes Zuhause mit Freigang finden würden – ein Traum wäre, die kleine Gruppe könnte sogar zusammen bleiben. Wahrscheinlich werden sie Menschen weiterhin meiden, aber ein täglich gefüllter Napf und ein sicherer Unterschlupf wirkt vielleicht Wunder und der ein oder andere wird irgendwann zugänglicher. Auf jeden Fall aber wird Ihr Grundstück demnächst mäusefrei sein. Mindestens 4 Wochen nach dem Umzug muss Shaggy festgesetzt werden, damit er sein neues Zuhause als solches ansieht… Unsere Katzen werden grundsätzlich mindestens zu zweit oder zu einer vorhandenen und passenden Katze vermittelt (es gibt auch Ausnahmen im Sinne einiger Tiere). Alle werden geimpft, gechipt und entwurmt gegen Schutzgebühr und Schutzvertrag über den Katzenschutzbund Osnabrück abgegeben. Wir freuen uns sehr auf Ihre Kontaktaufnahme! Bis Sie Ihren Wunschkandidaten persönlich kennenlernen, beobachten Sie doch Shaggy und die anderen online über die Webcams auf (Raum A2 und Gehege). Neuigkeiten über viele unserer Schützlinge inkl. Fotos und Videos finden Sie natürlich auch bei Instagram, Facebook, TikTok oder auf unserem YouTube Channel Katzenschutzbund Osnabrück e.V. In unserem Miezhaus ist nämlich immer was los!

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Brüggen-Bracht
Shelter
Katzenschutzbund
Living with SHAGGY
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Katzenschutzbund · Brüggen-Bracht

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing SHAGGY home

What you'll need for SHAGGY 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 SHAGGY

What life with SHAGGY looks like

SHAGGY is a young adult cat waiting at Katzenschutzbund in Brüggen-Bracht.

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.

Brüggen-Bracht, Germany browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting SHAGGY, answered.

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