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Takeshi

Mixed Breed · Male

European Shorthair – EKH * ca. 2015 – black-white – male – neutered outdoor cat compatibility with others still unknown Otherwise: very shy / wild at our shelter since: 02/2026 Takeshi was an unneutered, feral stray with many battle wounds that could be caught with a live trap. Currently, he is still very fearful and often hides all day in his cave high up on the shelf in the cat room. He appears somewhat depressed and is not coping well with the situation at the animal shelter. When one talks to Takeshi for a long time, he gradually relaxes, and now one can also stroke his head and scratch behind his ears. He begins to enjoy this and even presses his head into one’s hand, but he is still very unsure. We believe that Takeshi will become a great tomcat with the right people who have cat experience and a lot of patience and empathy. For Takeshi, we are therefore looking for a very quiet home without children where people have a lot of time for him and can engage with him extensively to earn his trust. After a longer settling-in period, Takeshi must also be allowed back into the outdoors and given the opportunity to go in and out on his own (e.g., through a cat flap). Additional pictures and videos: ngg_shortcode_5_placeholder More cats can be found in the Cats section.

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Europäisch Kurzhaar – EKH * ca. 2015 – schwarz-weiß – männlich – kastriert Freigänger Verträglichkeit mit Artgenossen noch unbekannt Sonstiges: sehr scheu / wild im Tierheim seit: 02/2026 Takeshi war ein unkastrierter, verwahrloster Streuner mit vielen Blessuren von Kämpfen, der mit einer Lebendfalle eingefangen werden konnte. Anfangs war Takeshi total ängstlich und hat sich nur versteckt und keinen an sich heran gelassen, doch inzwischen hat er tolle Fortschritte gemacht. Er traut sich oft aus seinem Versteck und wartet schon an der Tür darauf, dass man zu ihm ins Zimmer kommt. Wenn man lmit Takeshi redet, dann entspannt er sich immer mehr und und er fordert dann seine „Krauleinheiten“ mit dem Federwedel regelrecht ein. Zu manchen Personen hat er bereits so viel Vertrauen, dass er sich auch mit der Hand den Kopf streicheln und sich hinter den Ohren kraulen lässt. Wenn er die Hand dann sieht, kann es allerdings sein, dass seine Unsicherheit durchkommt und man seine Krallen zu spüren bekommt. Allerdings werden diese Momente immer weniger und wir denken, dass Takeshi bei den richtigen Leuten mit Katzenerfahrung und mit viel Geduld und Einfühlungsvermögen mal ein ganz toller Kater wird, der er ja eigentlich auch jetzt schon ist. Für Takeshi suchen wir deshalb nun ein sehr ruhiges Zuhause ohne Kinder bei Menschen, die viel Zeit für ihn haben und sich viel mit ihm beschäftigen können, um sein Vertrauen zu gewinnen. Nach einer längeren Eingewöhnungszeit muss Takeshi dann auch wieder Freilauf und die Möglichkeit zum selbständigen rein- und rausgehen bekommen (z.B. über eine Katzenklappe). Weitere Bilder und Videos: ngg_shortcode_13_placeholder Noch mehr Katzen finden Sie in der Rubrik Katzen .

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Göppingen
Shelter
Tierheim Göppingen
Living with Takeshi
  • Neutered
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Göppingen · GöppingenLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Takeshi home

What you'll need for Takeshi 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
    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 Takeshi

What life with Takeshi looks like

Takeshi is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierheim Göppingen in Göppingen.

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.

Göppingen, Germany browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Takeshi, answered.

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