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Tom

Mixed Breed · Male

Tom is a very intelligent, loving little guy. He needs a lot of attention and mental stimulation, which he then thanks with loving cuddles. He always enjoys cuddles and really enjoys them with lots of purring. He would love to be everywhere at any time of day. He is completely fearless, adventurous, and confident. He also likes water a lot. The most fun for him is fetching: the object he has chosen, whether it's a lid or something else, must be thrown and Tommy brings it back to you again and again. With clicker training, tomcat Tom shows how clever he is and quickly masters new tricks. But he is also proud to show the tricks he has taught himself, like opening doors. He loves spending hours in the outdoor enclosure. How much he would like to chase the beetles behind it and jump through the meadow. Therefore, free access in a quiet rural area would certainly be a gift for him.

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Tom ist ein sehr intelligentes, liebevolles Kerlchen. Er benötigt viel Aufmerksamkeit und Beschäftigung, welche er dann mit liebevollen Kuscheleinheiten dankt. Über Streicheleinheiten freut er sich immer und genießt diese ausgiebig mit lautem Schnurren. Am liebsten wäre er überall zu jeder Tageszeit mit dabei. Er ist absolut furchtlos, abenteuerlustig und selbstbewusst. Auch Wasser findet er klasse. Am meisten Freude bereitet ihm das Apportieren: der von ihm gewählte Gegenstand, sei es ein Deckelchen, muss dann geworfen werden und Tommy bringt es einem immer wieder zurück. Beim Clicker-Training zeigt Kater Tom wie clever er ist und beherrscht schnell neue Tricks. Ganz stolz zeigt er einem aber auch die Tricks, die er sich selbst beigebracht hat, wie das Öffnen von Türen. Er verbringt liebend gerne über Stunden Zeit im Außengehege. Wie gerne würde er die Käfer dahinter jagen und durch die Wiese hüpfen. Daher wäre Freigang in verkehrsruhiger ländlicher Lage mit Sicherheit für ihn ein Geschenk.

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Age
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🇩🇪Lauf
Shelter
Tierhilfe Franken e.V.
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Cared for by Tierhilfe Franken e.V. · LaufLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Tom home

What you'll need for Tom 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 Tom

What life with Tom looks like

Tom is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierhilfe Franken e.V. in Lauf.

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 Tom, answered.

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