Not confirmed since October 21, 2026

Tony

Maine Coon · Male · Adult · 4 years

Freigänger, er war vorher mit einem Kater im selben Haushalt, nach Umzug in kleinere Wohnung, vertrug er sich nicht mehr mit ihm, deswegen ist er nur bedingt mit Katern verträglich mit Platz. Er ist nur kuschelig, wenn er will. Er mag keine Kinder, ist eher ängstlich und anfangs scheu. Er mag es gebürstet zu werden. Bei uns versteckt er sich noch viel.

Size

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Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇩🇪Köln

Shelter

Kolner Tierschutzverein

Living with Tony

✓Neutered
✕Good with kids

Cared for by Kolner Tierschutzverein · Köln Learn about Maine Coon →

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Listed 6 days ago

Bringing Tony home

What you'll need for Tony in week one.

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About Tony

What life with Tony looks like

Tony is an adult maine coon cat waiting at Kolner Tierschutzverein in Köln.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Köln, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Tony, answered.

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