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Smollo

Male · Young · 1 year

Smollo is a typical outdoor cat. He likes to do his own thing and only needs a can opener. So far, he stays at a distance from us and doesn't want anything to do with us. Maybe he will warm up with a suitable second cat and understand that we don't mean him any harm. Suitable for: Single cat; Second cat; Suitable for: No small children

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Scheu; Sensibel; Eigenwillig; Smollo ist ein typischer Freigänger. Er möchte gerne sein Ding machen und braucht nur einen Dosenöffner. Bisher bleibt er bei uns eher auf Abstand und möchte nichts mit uns zu tun haben. Vielleicht taut er mit einer passenden Zweitkatze noch auf und versteht, dass wir ihm nichts Böses wollen. Gesellschaftsfähig: Einzelkatze; Zweitkatze; Haltertyp: Keine Kleinkinder;

Size

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Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇩🇪Mannheim

Shelter

Tierheim Mannheim

Living with Smollo

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped
✕Good with kids

Cared for by Tierheim Mannheim · Mannheim

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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Smollo home

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About Smollo

What life with Smollo looks like

Smollo is a young adult cat waiting at Tierheim Mannheim in Mannheim.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Smollo, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Smollo?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Mannheim handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Smollo on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Smollo if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Mannheim 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Smollo 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 Smollo 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 Mannheim early rather than rehoming privately; they know Smollo 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.