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Tiki

Mixed Breed · Male

Scottish Fold * circa 2024 – gray – male – neutered Indoor living with secured balcony Compatibility with conspecifics still unknown Miscellaneous: Snorting breathing sounds due to too short and narrow nose, animal cruelty in animal shelter since: 07/2026 Tiki was found on a country road at the edge of a forest, away from inhabited areas. Unfortunately, he was not marked, so we have to assume that he was abandoned there in the forest. Tiki is a friendly, affectionate and cuddly cat who needs a lot of attention. Unfortunately, this breed is a so-called animal cruelty, in which significant bone and cartilage damage can develop over the course of life due to the dominant inherited OCD gene (which is responsible for the folded ears) which requires permanent treatment with painkillers. Unfortunately, it is not possible to predict whether and when this will happen to Tiki. Currently, Tiki fortunately still has no symptoms here. Unfortunately, his nose was bred so short and narrow that he has a permanent snorting breathing sound and has difficulty, especially in heat. It makes us angry and sad that people continue to breed such cats and that there are people who buy this breed because of the "cute ears" without informing themselves beforehand. Tiki can do nothing about the fact that he was bred this way and he is now urgently looking for a loving home with people who take him as he is, who do not mind his snorting and who are willing to provide him with veterinary care if joint problems with pain should occur. More pictures and videos: More cats can be found in the Cats section.

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Scottish Fold * ca. 2024 – grau – männlich – kastriert Wohnungshaltung mit gesichertem Balkon Verträglichkeit mit Artgenossen noch unbekannt Sonstiges: Schnorchelnde Atemgeräusche aufgrund zu kurzer und enger Nase, Qualzucht im Tierheim seit: 07/2026 Tiki wurde an einer Landstraße am Waldrand abseits von bewohnter Gegend aufgefunden. Leider war er nicht gekennzeichnet, so dass wir wohl davon ausgehen müssen, dass er dort am Wald ausgesetzt wurde. Tiki ist ein zutraulicher, anhänglicher und verschmuster Kater, der viel Aufmerksamkeit braucht. Leider handelt es sich bei dieser Rasse um eine sogenannte Qualzucht, bei welcher sich durch das dominant vererbte OCD-Gen (welches für die Faltohren verantwortlich ist) im Laufe des Lebens erhebliche Knochen- und Knorpelschäden entwickeln können welche eine dauerhafte Behandlung mit Schmerzmittel nötig machen. Ob und wann dies bei Tiki passieren wird, lässt ich leider nicht vorhersagen. Aktuell hat Tiki hier glücklicherweise noch keine Symptome. Leider wurde bei ihm aber die Nase so kurz und eng gezüchtet, dass er ein dauerhaftes schnorchelndes Atemgeräusch hat und sich vor allem bei Hitze schwer tut. Es macht uns wütend und traurig, dass Menschen weiterhin solche Katzen vermehren und dass es Menschen gibt, welche diese Rasse aufgrund der „goldigen Ohren“ kaufen ohne sich vorher zu informieren. Tiki kann nichts dafür, dass er so gezüchtet wurde und er sucht nun dringend ein liebevolles Zuhause bei Menschen, die ihn so nehmen wie er ist, die sich nicht an seinem Schnorcheln stören und die bereit sind, ihn tierärztlich versorgen zu lassen falls irgendwann auch bei ihm Gelenkprobleme mit Schmerzen auftreten sollten. Weitere Bilder und Videos: Noch mehr Katzen finden Sie in der Rubrik Katzen .

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

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Tiki home

What you'll need for Tiki 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
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    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 Tiki

What life with Tiki looks like

Tiki 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 Tiki, answered.

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