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Spuky

Russian Blue · Unknown · Young · 3 years

Matruschka, a beautiful slender purebred cat, arrived at our shelter with her kittens as a found animal. She had likely been wandering around the area for some time. Matruschka cares for her kittens, but they have been weaned for a long time. She is still shy around humans. She avoids us, but if cornered, might use her claws. However, she gradually warms up to her caregivers, coming close to them and accepting treats from their hands. We don't want to deny Matruschka the chance of a home of her own. Perhaps she was more affectionate in her previous home than she is at our shelter. That's why we're looking for cat-experienced, calm people without children who can give her a long adjustment period and let her come to them on her own terms. We assume she won't want to give up outdoor access later and want to grant her that after she settles in. Matruschka's age is estimated. Matruschka recently found a friend in our young Spuky (see photo), and the two provide each other with companionship. That's why we'd like to rehome them together. As a purebred cat, Matruschka is available for a deposit of 300 euros.

DE·Show original

Die schöne schlanke Rassekatze Matruschka kam gemeinsam mit ihren Kitten als Fundtier zu uns. Sie irrte wohl schon etwas länger durch den Ort. Matruschka kümmerte sich fürsorglich um ihre Kitten, diese sind aber schon lange entwöhnt. Uns Menschen gegeüber zeigt sie sich noch schüchtern. Sie weicht uns aus, würde aber, wenn sie bedrängt wird, vielleicht von ihren Krallen Gebrauch machen. In Gegenwart ihrer Pflegerinnen taut sie allerdings allmählich auf, sie kommt ihnen schon sehr nahe und nimmt auch schon Schleckpaste aus der Hand an. Wir möchten Matruschka die Chance auf ein eigenes Zuhause nicht verwehren. Vielleicht gab sie sich ja früher, in ihrem alten Zuhause, zutraulicher, als sie sich bei uns im Tierheim zeigt. Deshalb suchen wir für sie katzenerfahrene ruhige Menschen ohne Kinder, die ihr eine lange Eingewöhnungszeit geben und sie von selber ankommen lassen. Wir nehmen an, dass sie später auf Freigang nicht verzichten möchte und möchten, dass dieser ihr nach dem Einleben auch gewährt wird. Das Alter von Matruschka ist übrigens geschätzt. Matruschka hat vor einiger Zeit in unserem jungen Spuky (siehe Foto) einen Freund gefunden, gemeinsam geben sich die beiden Halt. Deshalb möchten wir sie gerne gemeinsam vermitteln. Matruschka als Rassekatze wird für eine Schutzgebühr von 300 Euro abgegeben.

Size
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Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Bocholt
Shelter
Tierheim Bocholt
Living with Spuky
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with kids
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Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Spuky home

What you'll need for Spuky in week one.

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  1. 01
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    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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    €25–40
  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

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    €18–25
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    €25–45
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    Clumping Cat Litter

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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Spuky

What life with Spuky looks like

Spuky is a young adult russian blue cat waiting at Tierheim Bocholt in Bocholt.

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.

Bocholt, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Spuky, answered.

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