How do I contact the shelter about TRISTAN?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Katzenschutzbund 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 — Katzenschutzbund 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 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 Katzenschutzbund 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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TRISTAN

Male · Adult · 8 years

Our Tristan is one of those rescued animals whose behavior simply “knocks you for a loop” from the very first encounter. Just recently captured from the streets, he spent some time in quarantine and was then placed in a room with three unfamiliar—and sometimes rather feisty—fellow cats. And what does HE do? He greets completely unknown visitors right at the door and, full of trust, eagerly seeks attention and petting! And no staff member can really say “no” to that. Tristan quickly won everyone over. Even his little quirk—sucking and kneading his cuddly blanket—makes him even more adorable ❤️ His roommates can’t complain either, because this peaceful fellow remains calm and avoids trouble, no matter how tiny or prickly the other cats might be. For Tristan, we’re looking for a relatively quiet home with people who’ll give him plenty of attention and perhaps one or more feline companions. After a few weeks of acclimatization, he should also be allowed back outside. Our cats are vaccinated, microchipped, and dewormed, and are given away against a protection fee and under a protection contract through the Katzenschutzbund Osnabrück. We’d be thrilled to hear from you! Until you can meet your favorite candidate in person, why not keep an eye on Tristan online via the webcams in (Room A3)? Of course, you’ll also find updates about many of our protégés—including photos and videos—on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or on our YouTube channel, Katzenschutzbund Osnabrück e.V. There’s always something going on at our foster home!

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Unser Tristan ist eins von den Fundtieren, die einen schon bei der ersten Begegnung durch ihr Verhalten schlicht „umhauen“. Gerade erst auf der Straße eingefangen, einige Zeit in Quarantäne verbracht, in ein Zimmer gesteckt mit 3 fremden (und teilweise zickigen) Artgenossen – und was macht ER? Begrüßt noch gänzlich unbekannte Besucher direkt an Tür und verlangt voller Vertrauen nach Aufmerksamkeit und Streicheleinheiten! Und da kann keiner vom Personal wirklich „Nein“ sagen. Tristan hatte alle ganz schnell auf seiner Seite. Auch sein kleiner Tick, das Nuckeln und Treteln mit seiner Kuscheldecke, macht ihn noch niedlicher ❤️ Auch seine Zimmergenossen können sich nicht beschweren, denn der friedliche Kerl lässt sich auch von keiner kleinen zickigen Prinzessin aus der Ruhe bringen sondern bleibt immer cool und geht Ärger aus dem Weg. Für Tristan wünschen wir uns ein relativ ruhiges Zuhause mit Leuten, die ihm viel Aufmerksamkeit schenken und mit einem oder auch mehreren Artgenossen. Nach einer mehrwöchigen Eingewöhnung sollte er auch wieder nach draußen dürfen. Unsere Katzen werden geimpft, gechipt und entwurmt gegen Schutzgebühr und Schutzvertrag über den Katzenschutzbund Osnabrück abgegeben. Wir freuen uns sehr auf Ihre Kontaktaufnahme! Bis Sie Ihren Wunschkandidaten persönlich kennenlernen, beobachten Sie doch Tristan online über die Webcams auf (Raum A3). Neuigkeiten über viele unserer Schützlinge inkl. Fotos und Videos finden Sie natürlich auch bei Instagram, Facebook, TikTok oder auf unserem YouTube Channel Katzenschutzbund Osnabrück e.V. In unserem Mietzhaus ist nämlich immer was los!

Size

Small

Age

Adult · 8 years

Location

🇩🇪Brüggen-Bracht

Shelter

Katzenschutzbund

Living with TRISTAN

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped

Cared for by Katzenschutzbund · Brüggen-Bracht

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Listed 4 days ago

Bringing TRISTAN home

What you'll need for TRISTAN in week one.

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About TRISTAN

What life with TRISTAN looks like

TRISTAN is a small adult cat waiting at Katzenschutzbund in Brüggen-Bracht.

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.

Brüggen-Bracht, 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. Katzenschutzbund 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 — Katzenschutzbund 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 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 Katzenschutzbund 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.