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Specki

European Shorthair Β· Male Β· Adult Β· 6 years

🐾 Specki is looking for a home 🐾 Specki has likely already experienced a lot and is therefore quite shy. He is more of a loner and needs time and space to feel safe. He is looking for a home with a house and yard. A quiet place for an independent tomcat.

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🐾 Specki sucht ein Zuhause 🐾 Specki hat vermutlich schon einiges erlebt und ist entsprechend scheu. Er ist eher für sich und braucht Zeit sowie Abstand, um sich sicher zu fühlen. Er sucht ein Zuhause mit Haus und Hof. Ein ruhiger Platz für einen unabhÀngigen Kater. 🐱

Size
β€”
Age
Adult Β· 6 years
Location
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺCottbus
Shelter
Tierheim Cottbus
Living with Specki
  • βœ“Neutered
Cared for by Tierheim CottbusΒ Β· CottbusLearn about European Shorthair β†’
More cats in Cottbus β†’More cats in Germany β†’

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Specki home

What you'll need for Specki in week one.

Hand-picked Β· 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 Specki

What life with Specki looks like

Specki is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Cottbus in Cottbus.

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 β€” every cat decides for themselves when a new home counts as home.

πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺAdopting 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.

Cottbus, Germany β€” browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Specki, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Specki?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Cottbus handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Specki on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Specki if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad β€” Tierheim Cottbus 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 Specki 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 β€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Specki isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work β€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Tierheim Cottbus early rather than rehoming privately; they know Specki 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 β€” 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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