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Sloopy Joe

Mixed Breed · Male

Spayed female cat, European Shorthair, born around 2021, outdoor access allowed. Compatible with same-species cats: OK. Compatible with dogs: OK. Sloppy Joe is still very fearful and extremely restless in his crate. We are looking for people with plenty of patience and calmness, or a farm where he can live comfortably and be well cared for without necessarily having close contact with humans.

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KaterkastriertEuropäisch Kurzhaargeboren: ca. 2021FreigängerArtgenossen: OKFamillie: OKHunde: OK Sloppy Joe hat noch grosse Angst und ist sehr unruhig in seiner Box. Wir suchen für ihn Menschen mit viel Geduld und Ruhe oder einen Bauernhof, auf dem er leben kann und gut versorgt wird, ohne zwangsläufig engen Kontakt zu Menschen haben zu müssen.

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Location
🇩🇪Dillingen
Shelter
Hedwig-Trampert-Tierheim Dillingen
Living with Sloopy Joe
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Hedwig-Trampert-Tierheim Dillingen · DillingenLearn about Mixed Breed →
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Sloopy Joe home

What you'll need for Sloopy Joe 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 Sloopy Joe

What life with Sloopy Joe looks like

Sloopy Joe is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Hedwig-Trampert-Tierheim Dillingen in Dillingen.

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.

Dillingen, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Sloopy Joe, answered.

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