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Silas

Mixed Breed Cat · Unknown · Kitten · 4 months

Silas - a small black cuddly cat with a beautiful white spot and lots of love in his heart. Silas had a difficult start in life. All the more beautiful is it to see how playful, curious and affectionate he is today. He loves to play, cuddle and discover the world. For Silas we wish a loving forever home where he never has to be afraid again and can arrive in peace. Very important: Silas should not live alone. He absolutely needs a matching other cat - especially nice would be a sibling kitten or a cat friend of the same age for playing, romping and cuddling together. Contact: Foster home Mel Tel.:

DE·Show original

Darf ich vorstellen? Silas – ein kleiner schwarzer Schmusekater mit einem wunderschönen weißen Fleck und ganz viel Liebe im Herzen. Silas hatte leider einen schweren Start ins Leben. Umso schöner ist es zu sehen, wie verspielt, neugierig und verschmust er heute ist. Er liebt es, zu spielen, zu kuscheln und die Welt zu entdecken. Für Silas wünschen wir uns ein liebevolles Zuhause für immer, in dem er nie wieder Angst haben muss und ganz in Ruhe ankommen darf. Ganz wichtig: Silas soll nicht alleine leben. Er braucht unbedingt eine passende andere Katze – besonders schön wäre ein Geschwister-Kitten oder ein gleichaltriger Katzenfreund zum gemeinsamen Spielen, Toben und Kuscheln. Kontakt: Pflegestelle Mel Tel.:

Size
Small
Age
Kitten · 4 months
Location
🇩🇪Paderborn
Shelter
Tierheim Paderborn
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Listed 6 days ago

Bringing Silas home

What you'll need for Silas 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 Silas

What life with Silas looks like

Silas is a small puppy/kitten mixed breed cat cat waiting at Tierheim Paderborn in Paderborn.

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.

Paderborn, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Silas, answered.

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