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Male · Adult · 9 years

Hello, my name is Simba, I am 3-4 years old, and I currently live in Leichlingen with a kind woman who took me in a year ago. I've already experienced a lot in my short cat life and had to move at least twice. This has made me a very anxious and shy tomcat. I like to climb up high, have recently discovered the scratching post, and now use my cat litter box properly. When I'm hungry, I start to talk... Unfortunately, my current cat mother is very sick and can no longer keep me. I haven't learned to trust people yet, so you will need a lot of patience with me and time to get to know me. In my new home, I wish for loving, patient people who will gradually win my heart. Since I'm still young, I wish to explore the beautiful things in tomcat life after the adjustment period. If you're willing to take on this challenge, please contact us at: (only AB, please leave a message, we will get back to you). This cat needs outdoor access.

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Hallo, ich heiße Simba, bin 3 - 4 Jahre alt und lebe zurzeit in Leichlingen bei einer lieben Frau, die mich vor einem Jahr aufgenommen hat. Ich habe schon einiges erlebt in meinem kurzen Katerleben und musste schon mindestens 2x umziehen. Das hat mich zu einem sehr ängstlichen und scheuen Kater gemacht. Ich klettere gerne nach oben, habe jetzt auch den Kratzbaum für mich entdeckt und benutze ordentlich meine Katzentoilette. Wenn ich Hunger habe, dann fange ich an zu erzählen…. Leider ist meine derzeitige Katzenmutter sehr krank und kann mich nicht mehr behalten. Ich habe bis jetzt nicht gelernt Menschen zu vertrauen, deshalb müsst ihr ganz viel Geduld mit mir haben und mir Zeit geben euch kennenzulernen. In meinem neuen Zuhause wünsche ich mir liebevolle, geduldige Menschen, die nach und nach mein Herz erobern. Da ich noch jung bin wünsche ich mir nach der Eingewöhnung Freigang um die schönen Dinge des Kater-Leben kennenzulernen. Wer sich dieser Herausforderung stellen möchte meldet sich bitte unter: (nur AB, bitte eine Nachricht hinterlassen, wir melden uns zurück)

Size
Age
Adult · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierhilfe Leichlingen e.V.
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Cared for by Tierhilfe Leichlingen e.V. · Germany

Listed 4 weeks ago

Bringing Simba home

What you'll need for Simba 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 Simba

What life with Simba looks like

Simba is a adult cat waiting at Tierhilfe Leichlingen 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 Simba, answered.

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