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Tom

Male · Senior · 12 years

We wish for Tom a calm home where he can feel safe and settle in at his own pace. A cat flap that gives him independent outdoor access is a must for him. 🐱🌿 Children should be at least 12 years old. Older children are fine for Tom, provided they interact calmly and respectfully with him and understand his needs. Who will give our sensitive, cuddly cat a loving home where he can arrive at his own pace? Perhaps his new happiness is waiting for you right there. 🥰💚

DE·Show original

Für Tom wünschen wir uns ein ruhiges Zuhause, in dem er sich sicher fühlen und in aller Ruhe einleben darf. Eine Katzenklappe, die ihm selbstständigen Freigang ermöglicht, ist für ihn ein Muss. 🐱🌿 Kinder sollten mindestens 12 Jahre alt sein. Ältere Kinder sind für Tom in Ordnung, sofern sie ruhig und respektvoll mit ihm umgehen und seine Bedürfnisse verstehen. Wer schenkt unserem sensiblen Schmusekater ein liebevolles Zuhause, in dem er ganz in seinem eigenen Tempo ankommen darf?Vielleicht wartet genau bei ihnen sein neues Glück. 🥰💚

Size

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Age

Senior · 12 years

Location

🇨🇭Engelburg

Shelter

Sitterhöfli

Living with Tom

✓Good with kids

Cared for by Sitterhöfli · Engelburg

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Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Tom home

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About Tom

What life with Tom looks like

Tom is a senior cat waiting at Sitterhöfli in Engelburg.

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.

🇨🇭Adopting from Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

Engelburg, Switzerland — browse more cats in Switzerland.

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. Sitterhöfli 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 — Sitterhöfli 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 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 Sitterhöfli 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.