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Turbo

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 10 years

Turbo kam Mitte September als Fundkatze zu uns ins Tierheim. Der circa zehnjährige Kater hat vermutlich sein Leben bisher draußen verbracht, musste sich vielleicht hier und da „durchschlagen“ und braucht nun seine Zeit sich an ein häusliches Umfeld zu gewöhnen. Doch man merkt, ganz fremd sind ihm die Menschen nicht, auch lässt er Nähe und Handling zu, wenn man vorsichtig und ruhig mit ihm umgeht. Turbo wird vermutlich seine Zeit brauchen Vertrauen zu fassen und anzukommen. Bei einem Tierarztbesuch wurde außerdem festgestellt, dass Turbo vermutlich an FORL leidet, eine Zahnerkrankung, die nicht ungewöhnlich bei Katzen ist und die dafür sorgt, dass sich bei betroffenen Zähnen die Zahnwurzel auflöst. Zahnsanierungen werden hier nicht ausbleiben.Wir wünschen uns für Turbo ein ruhiges und verständnisvolles Zuhause, welches ihm Zeit gibt anzukommen und wo er nach einer Eingewöhnungszeit die Möglichkeit auf Freigang erhält. Bitte beachten Sie: Die Tierbeschreibungen basieren auf Beobachtungen im Tierheim oder auf Informationen Dritter und stellen keine zugesicherten Eigenschaften dar. Das Verhalten in familiärer Unterbringung kann deshalb von den Beschreibungen abweichen.

Size
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Age
Adult · 10 years
Location
🇩🇪Zwickau
Shelter
Tierheim Zwickau
Living with Turbo
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Tierheim Zwickau · ZwickauLearn about Mixed Breed →

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Bringing Turbo home

What you'll need for Turbo 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 Turbo

What life with Turbo looks like

Turbo is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierheim Zwickau in Zwickau.

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.

Zwickau, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Turbo, answered.

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