Not confirmed since October 23, 2026

Taro

European Shorthair · Male · Young · 3 years

Taro is seeking a home for 14 cats. All 14 cats are still very shy and do not really trust humans, but they are curious. They do not know dogs and are not comfortable around small children. They prefer a quiet environment. The cats are in a secure apartment with a secured balcony. More information will follow.

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Taro Sicherstellung von 14 Katzen alle 14 Katzen sind noch sehr scheu, vertrauen Menschen noch nicht wirklich, sind aber neugierig kennen Hunde keine kleinen Kinder ruhige Umgebung Wohnung mit gesicherten Balkonweitere Infos folgen

Size

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Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇩🇪Hamburg

Shelter

Franziskus-Tierheim Hamburg

Living with Taro

✓Neutered
✕Good with kids

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Bringing Taro home

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About Taro

What life with Taro looks like

Taro is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Franziskus-Tierheim Hamburg in Hamburg.

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.

Hamburg, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Taro, answered.

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