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Stitch

British Shorthair · Male · Young · 1 year

Stitch is looking for a home in a house, compatibility with suitable companions is currently being tested, if this is given, a playmate would be ideal. Since the breed tends to be comfortable and well-off, sufficient exercise and activity should be provided to prevent him from becoming too fat. A networked cat window or a secured (!) balcony would certainly be very welcome to sunbathe and observe the surroundings.

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Stitch sucht ein Zuhause in Wohnungshaltung, die Verträglichkeit mit passenden Artgenossen wird aktuell noch getestet, sollte diese gegeben sein, wäre ein Spielgefährte ideal. Da die Rasse zu Gemütlichkeit und Wohlstandsfigur neigt, sollte für ausreichend Bewegung und Beschäftigung gesorgt werden, damit er nicht zu dick wird. Ein vernetztes Katzenfenster oder ein abgesicherter (!) Balkon wären ihm sicherlich sehr willkommen, um Sonnenzubaden und die Umgebung zu beobachten. Stitch sucht ein Zuhause in Wohnungshaltung, die Verträglichkeit mit passenden Artgenossen wird aktuell noch getestet, sollte diese gegeben sein, wäre ein Spielgefährte ideal. Da die Rasse zu Gemütlichkeit und Wohlstandsfigur neigt, sollte für ausreichend Bewegung und Beschäftigung gesorgt werden, damit er nicht zu dick wird. Ein vernetztes Katzenfenster oder ein abgesicherter (!) Balkon wären ihm sicherlich sehr willkommen, um Sonnenzubaden und die Umgebung zu beobachten.

Size

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Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇩🇪Witten

Shelter

Tierheim Witten

Living with Stitch

✓Neutered

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Bringing Stitch home

What you'll need for Stitch in week one.

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About Stitch

What life with Stitch looks like

Stitch is a young adult british shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Witten in Witten.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Witten, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Stitch, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Stitch?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Witten handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Stitch on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Stitch if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Witten 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Stitch 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 Stitch 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 Witten early rather than rehoming privately; they know Stitch 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.