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Tonno

Bengal · Male · Young · 3 years

Der süsse Tonno wurde aufgrund einer Allergie der Besitzer bei uns abgegeben und sucht nun ein neues Zuhause. Bei uns zeigt er sich als lieber, eher zurückhaltender Kater. Einen typischen Bengal-Wirbelwind suchten wir in Tonno bisher vergeblich. Statt durch das Zimmer zu flitzen, beobachtet er das Geschehen zunächst lieber gemütlich aus seiner Höhle. Auch die Federangel findet er durchaus interessant. Sein ganzes spielerisches Potenzial hat er uns jedoch noch nicht verraten. Beim Kuscheln sieht die Sache anders aus. Hat Tonno Vertrauen gefasst, geniesst er ausgiebige Streicheleinheiten und sabbert dabei, was das Zeug hält. Ganz so furchtlos, wie er in diesen Momenten wirkt, ist er allerdings nicht. Laute Geräusche und schnelle Bewegungen erschrecken ihn, woraufhin er lieber etwas Abstand nimmt und die Lage zunächst sorgfältig prüft. Deshalb möchten wir Tonno nicht zu kleinen Kindern oder Hunden vermitteln. Etwas ältere, ruhige Kinder können wir uns hingegen gut vorstellen. Mit genügend Zeit, Geduld und Sicherheit zeigt Tonno in seinem neuen Zuhause vielleicht irgendwann doch noch, wie viel Bengal tatsächlich in ihm steckt. Aktuell lebt Tonno mit einem anderen Kater zusammen. Dicke Freunde und Spielpartner sind die beiden zwar nicht, doch sie teilen sich problemlos das selbe Zimmer und halten sich oft auf der selben Etage auf. Im neuen Zuhause könnte Tonno daher gut mit einer ruhigen und sozialen Zweitkatze zusammenleben. Gegen ein Leben als verwöhnter Einzelprinz hätte er aber bestimmt ebenfalls nichts einzuwenden.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇨🇭Zürich
Shelter
Zürcher Tierschutz
Living with Tonno
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Zürcher Tierschutz · ZürichLearn about Bengal

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Bringing Tonno home

What you'll need for Tonno 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 Tonno

What life with Tonno looks like

Tonno is a young adult bengal cat waiting at Zürcher Tierschutz in Zürich.

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 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.

Zürich, Switzerland browse more cats in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Tonno, answered.

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