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Stinki

Male · Adult · 6 years

Stinki is looking for a new home with outdoor access. He is a tomcat with a very strong will, when he feels threatened or overwhelmed, he has attacked in the past. He has settled in well with us now and is more balanced. Due to his past, he is looking for a home without small children with cat-experienced people. He is neutral towards other cats.

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Stinki ist auf der Suche nach einem neuen Zuhause mit Freigang. Er ist ein Kater mit einem sehr eigenem Kopf, wenn er sich bedrängt fühlt, er unter- oder überfordert ist, hat er in der Vergangenheit schon attackiert. Mittlerweile ist er bei uns gut angekommen und ist ausgeglichener. Auf Grund seiner Vergangenheit sucht er ein Zuhause ohne kleine Kinder bei katzenerfahrenen Leuten. Den anderen Katzen gegenüber zeigt er sich neutral.

Size
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Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Aachen
Shelter
Tierheim Aachen
Living with Stinki
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Aachen · Aachen
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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Stinki home

What you'll need for Stinki 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

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    €30–60

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About Stinki

What life with Stinki looks like

Stinki is a adult cat waiting at Tierheim Aachen in Aachen.

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.

Aachen, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Stinki, answered.

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