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Tigris

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I'm Tigris, a little tiger who was rescued by the fire department from a dirty basement. I had some health problems with my stomach and intestines because of that, but now I'm feeling great and I want to get out of the quarantine box and explore the world. I'm estimated to be under a year old, so I'm full of energy, but I also have lots of love and cuddles to give. You should definitely have a playmate at home that's around the same age and be willing to spoil me for the rest of my cat life. Then hit the phones and call for Tigris (or send a message, I'm open to that too!).

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Voraussetzung: Wohnung mit gesichertem Balkon. Leeeeuteeee, ihr glaubt es nicht! Ich darf eeeeendlich mein neues Zuhause suchen! Aber erst mal der Reihe nach, ich bin die kleine Tigris und ich wurde von der Feuerwehr aus einem vermüllten Keller gerettet. Zuerst hatte ich deswegen gesundheitliche Probleme mit dem Magen-Darm-Trakt, ich habe ja auch keinem verraten, wie lange ich dort schon gelebt habe. Jetzt geht es mir aber wieder super gut und ich möchte so gerne hier aus der Quarantänebox raus und die Welt entdecken. Man schätzt mich auf unter ein Jahr und dementsprechend bin ich voller Action, aber habe auch viel Liebe und Kuscheleinheiten zu geben. Du solltest auf jeden Fall eine etwa gleichaltrige Spielpartnerin zu Hause haben und Lust darauf, mich mein ganzes Katzenleben lang zu verwöhnen. Dann ran an die Tasten und ruf für Tigris an (schreiben geht auch ? )

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Essen
Shelter
Tierheim Essen
Living with Tigris
  • Spayed
Cared for by Tierheim Essen · Essen

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Bringing Tigris home

What you'll need for Tigris 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 Tigris

What life with Tigris looks like

Tigris 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Tigris, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Tigris?
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 Tigris on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Tigris 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 Tigris 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 Tigris 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 Tigris 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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