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Struggle

Male

Hello, I'm Struggle, I'm very shy, I hide a lot, but I like to be lured with treats. I get along with other cats, but I'm flexible... because I don't necessarily need other cats. You need to be patient with me and please don't push me, otherwise I'll also lash out. I don't want to be touched right now, but as I said... with treats I let myself be bribed. Want to get to know each other?

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Besonderheiten: Wohnung, gesicherter Balkon oder Freigang. Hallo ich bin der Struggle, ich bin sehr scheu, verstecke mich viel,aber lasse mich mit Leckerchen gern locken. Verträglich mit anderen Katzen bin ich, aber ich bin da flexibel ... denn unbedingt, brauche ich andere Katzen nicht unbedingt. Mit mir musst du Geduld haben und bitte bedränge mich nicht, sonst haue ich auch mal zu. Momentan möchte ich noch nicht angefasst werden, aber wie gesagt....mit Leckerchen lasse ich mich bestechen. Wollen wir uns vielleicht mal kennenlernen?

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Age
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Location
🇩🇪Essen
Shelter
Tierheim Essen
Living with Struggle
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with cats
Cared for by Tierheim Essen · Essen
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Struggle home

What you'll need for Struggle in week one.

Hand-picked · 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 Struggle

What life with Struggle looks like

Struggle is a adult cat waiting at Tierheim Essen in Essen.

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.

Essen, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Struggle, answered.

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