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Spike

Mixed Breed Cat · Male · Senior · 14 years

Spike was admitted to our animal shelter together with another cat. Since neither of them particularly appreciates the other nor particularly likes other cats, we would like to place Spike as a single cat. This tomcat is very people-oriented and affectionate with us. Due to chronic cystitis, Spike exhibits significant litter-box accidents, which is why he now lives in an outdoor enclosure in our “cat park.” We would like to find Spike a home with outdoor access. If you are interested in one of our cats, please contact us preferably by email. In your email, please describe how the cat will live with you and provide us with a phone number. A member of our animal care team will then get in touch with you. Cat descriptions are based on observations made at the shelter or on information provided by third parties and do not constitute guaranteed characteristics.

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Spike wurde zusammen mit einer weiteren Katze bei uns im Tierheim eingewiesen. Da beide weder einander sehr wertschätzen, noch andere Katzen besonders toll finden, möchten wir Spike als Einzelkatze vermitteln. Der Kater ist bei uns sehr menschenbezogen und verschmust. Spike zeigt aufgrund einer chronischen Blasenentzündung starke Unsauberkeit, weshalb er bei uns mittlerweile im Außengehege in unserem „Katzenpark“ lebt. Wir möchten Spike mit Freigang vermitteln. Wenn Sie Interesse an einer unserer Katzen haben, kontaktieren Sie uns bevorzugt per E-Mail. Schildern Sie uns in der Mail, wie die Katze bei Ihnen leben wird und senden Sie uns eine Telefonnummer zu. Es wird sich dann ein*e TierpflegerIn bei Ihnen melden. Tierbeschreibungen basieren auf Beobachtungen im Tierheim oder auf Informationen Dritter und stellen keine zugesicherten Eigenschaften dar.

Size

Medium

Age

Senior · 14 years

Location

🇩🇪Leipzig

Shelter

Tierheim Leipzig

Living with Spike

✓Neutered
✕Good with cats
✕Has special needs

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Listed 7 months ago

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About Spike

What life with Spike looks like

Spike is a medium-sized senior mixed breed cat cat waiting at Tierheim Leipzig in Leipzig.

Senior cats are the gentlest house guests: predictable, mostly silent, and grateful for a sunny windowsill. Older cats often have minor dental or kidney issues — keep an eye on water intake and weight. Many sleep eighteen hours a day and want no part of any drama.

Note from the shelter: Chronic bladder inflammation causing litter box issues, requires outdoor access

🇩🇪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.

Leipzig, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Spike, answered.

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