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Tristan

Male

Geboren: Erwachsen Rasse: Abessiner-Mix-Katze Geschlecht: Männlich Im Tierheim weil: Unfalltier Der bildhübsche Kater Tristan kam als Unfalltier vor längerer Zeit zu uns. Er kam sofort in eine Tierklinik und die Diagnose war ein Schädelbasisbruch und ein Kieferbruch. Es war eine langwieriger Heilungsprozess und übrig geblieben ist nur ein winzig kleiner Überbiss ab und zu in die Lippe. Sonst ist Tristan wieder völlig gesund und hat keinerlei Einschränkungen zurück behalten. Nun suchen wir für den freundlichen Traumkater ein neues Zuhause bei Katzenfreunden. Hier sollte schon ein/eine freundlicher Artgenosse sein, denn alleine bleiben sollte Tristan nicht. Er ist noch sehr verspielt und rennt gerne durch die Wohnung, wünscht sich neben ausgiebigen Pausen aber auch lange intensive Streicheleinheiten. Ebenso liebt Tristan es, sich in Höhlen zu verstecken und findet immer neue Verstecke. Aktuell lebt er auf einer Pflegestelle. Ein kleines Handycap gibt es dann allerdings doch noch: Tristan verträgt nicht so gut Katzen-futter mit sehr hohem Fleischanteil vom Huhn. Die neuen „Besitzer“ sollten also bereit sein, beim Futter etwas genauer hinzuschauen und etwas mehr zu investieren damit es dem Schmusebär weiterhin gut geht. Wo darf Tristan in Zukunft rumtoben ???

Size
Tiny
Age
—
Location
🇩🇪Herford
Shelter
Tierheim Herford
Cared for by Tierheim Herford · Herford

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Bringing Tristan home

What you'll need for Tristan 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 Tristan

What life with Tristan looks like

Tristan is a very small adult cat waiting at Tierheim Herford in Herford.

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.

Herford, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Tristan, answered.

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