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Toshi

Male

Our handsome Toshi is a shy and sometimes panicked cat who needs a lot of security. He's not doing well in the shelter environment. A confident feline companion would be a big help for him to adjust to his new home. This companion would take him under their wing and show him, step by step, the wonderful moments a cat can experience. He's not yet willing to be touched in the shelter, so he needs understanding and patient people in his new home.

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Besonderheiten: Wohnung, gesicherter Balkon oder Freigang. Hier kommt unser hübscher Toshi Toshi kommt mit der Situation hier im Tierheim nicht gut zurecht. Er ist eh schon ein sehr schüchterner und manchmal panischer Kater, der viel Sicherheit braucht. Deshalb wäre ein souveräner Katerkumpel ein große Hilfe für ihn, um im neuen Zuhause gut zurechtzukommen. Der ihn sozusagen an die Pfote nimmt und Stück für Stück zeigt, was für schöne Momente man in einem Katzenleben so haben kann. Hier im Tierheim lässt er sich noch nicht anfassen, da braucht er im neuen Zuhause verständnisvolle und geduldige Menschen.

Size
Large
Age
—
Location
🇩🇪Essen
Shelter
Tierheim Essen
Living with Toshi
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Tierheim Essen · Essen
More cats in Essen →More cats in Germany →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Toshi home

What you'll need for Toshi 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 Toshi

What life with Toshi looks like

Toshi is a large adult cat waiting at Tierheim Essen in Essen.

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.

Essen, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Toshi, answered.

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