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Adopt Steffen

European Shorthair · Male

Steffen is initially somewhat reserved around people. He has become friends with Smilla here and the two are now a well-established team. He follows her everywhere, they cuddle and play together, and in their company he also approaches people and enjoys cuddles with her. Since the two are only available as a pair, they would obviously like to move into their new home together.

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Steffen ist anfangs etwas zurückhaltend Menschen gegenüber. Bei uns hat er sich mit Smilla angefreundet und die beiden sind mittlerweile ein eingeschworenes Team. Er folgt ihr auf Schritt und Tritt, sie kuscheln und spielen zusammen und in ihrer Gesellschaft kommt er auch auf Menschen zu und genießt zusammen mit ihr Streicheleinheiten. Da es die beiden nur im Doppelpack gibt, möchten sie selbstverständlich auch gemeinsam in ihr neues Zuhause einziehen.

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Bad Mergentheim
Living with Steffen
  • Neutered
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Steffen home

What you'll need for Steffen 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
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    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 Steffen

What life with Steffen looks like

Steffen is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierschutzverein Bad Mergentheim in Germany.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Steffen, answered.

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