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Sumba

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Long-haired purebred cat, approximately 4 years old. If there are no cats on this page, there are currently none in our shelter.

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Langhaar-Rassekater, ca. 4 Jahre alt Wenn sich auf dieser Seite keine Katzen befinden, sind zur Zeit keine in unserer

Size

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Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇩🇪Bornheim

Shelter

Die Tierinsel e.V.

Living with Sumba

✕Good with cats

Cared for by Die Tierinsel e.V. · Bornheim Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Bringing Sumba home

What you'll need for Sumba in week one.

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About Sumba

What life with Sumba looks like

Sumba is an adult mixed breed cat waiting at Die Tierinsel e.V. in Bornheim.

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.

Bornheim, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Sumba, answered.

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