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Tolstoi

Male · Young · 2 years

Breed: European Short Hair Gender: male Birthdate: ca. 2020 Color: black The tomcat was caught on 03.12.2024 in the Gewerbe area in Talheim. From the same location came Tiara and her children.

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Rasse: Europäisch Kurzhaar Geschlecht: männlich Geburtsdatum: ca. 2020 Farbe: schwarzDer Kater wurde am 03.12.2024 im Gewergebiet in Talheim eingefangen. Von der gleichen Stelle kamen Tiara und ihre Kinder.

Size
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Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Heilbronn
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Heilbronn
Living with Tolstoi
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Heilbronn · Heilbronn
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Tolstoi home

What you'll need for Tolstoi in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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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

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    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

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    €10–18
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Tolstoi

What life with Tolstoi looks like

Tolstoi is a young adult cat waiting at Tierschutzverein Heilbronn in Heilbronn.

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.

Heilbronn, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Tolstoi, answered.

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