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Tschaikowski

British Shorthair · Male · Young · 2 years

Tschaikowski kam als unkastrierter Fundkater zu uns. Bisher wurde er nicht vermisst. Er ist ein sehr netter und aufgeschlossener Kater. Artgenossen mag er nicht so gerne, da er schnell eifersüchtig wird, wenn man sich mit den anderen Katzen beschäftigt. Andere Kater kann er so gar nicht leiden. Aber natürlich auch kein Wunder, da er ja erst frisch kastriert ist. Trotzdem suchen wir ein Zuhause wo er Einzelprinz sein kann. Rassebedingt hat er eine schlechte Atmung, die hier noch weiter beobachtet wird, aber vermutlich angeboren ist. Kinder sollten kein Problem sein. Hunde müsste man ausprobieren.

Size
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Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Köln
Shelter
Kolner Tierschutzverein
Living with Tschaikowski
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Kolner Tierschutzverein · KölnLearn about British Shorthair →
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Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Tschaikowski home

What you'll need for Tschaikowski 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 Tschaikowski

What life with Tschaikowski looks like

Tschaikowski is a young adult british shorthair 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. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

Köln, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Tschaikowski, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Tschaikowski?
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 Tschaikowski on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Tschaikowski 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Tschaikowski 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 Tschaikowski 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 Tschaikowski 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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