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Sparrow

Male · Young · 2 years

Pirat Sparrow is searching for his dream home: in his dream, he lives very rural, with lots of nature to roam, with very loving people who like to snuggle but only when it suits him and under no circumstances any other cats. Sparrow is simply just affection-starved, here but often stressed by the other cats. Unfortunately, he sometimes has a very short fuse, and then (likely due to the stress and also the pain in his eye) reacts very quickly and strongly. Children should therefore not be in his dream home. Pirat is looking for a loving home because his picture will unfortunately no longer be true in a few days. He has unfortunately lost an eye that needs to be removed. Since he likely can no longer see properly with his sick eye, it won't make much of a difference for him. He is looking for a loving home that will take him as he is, learn to read him, and not be bothered by his missing eye.

DE·Show original

Pirat Sparrow sucht nach seinem Traumzuhause: in seinem Traum wohnt er sehr ländlich, mit viel Natur zum stromern, bei gaaanz lieben Menschen die ihn gerne Schmusen aber nur dann wenn es ihm passt und um Gottes willen bloß keine anderen Katzen. Sparrow ist einfach nur liebes bedürftig, hier aber durch die anderen Katzen oft gestresst. Leider hat er manchmal eine sehr kurze Zündschnur, und langt dann (vermutlich durch den Stress und auch die Schmerzen mit seinem Auge) sehr schnell und kräftig zu. Kinder sollten sich daher eher nicht in seinem Traum-Haushalt befinden. Pirat ist er deswegen, weil sein Bild leider in ein paar Tagen nicht mehr der Wahrheit entspricht. Er hat leider ein verändertes Auge, das entfernt werden muss. Da er aber mit dem kranken Auge bereits vermutlich nicht mehr richtig sehen kann, wird sich für ihn nicht viel ändern. Er sucht ein liebevolles Zuhause, dass den Schmusebär so nimmt wie er ist, lernt ihn zu lesen und sich an seinen fehlenden Auge nicht stört.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Reutlingen
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Reutlingen
Living with Sparrow
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Reutlingen · Reutlingen

Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Sparrow home

What you'll need for Sparrow 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 Sparrow

What life with Sparrow looks like

Sparrow is a young adult cat waiting at Tierschutzverein Reutlingen in Reutlingen.

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.

Reutlingen, Germany browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Sparrow, answered.

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