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Udon

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 4 years

🐾 Udon is looking for a quiet home 🐾 Udon is a shy tomcat 🙈 who avoids contact with people and prefers to keep a distance. However, he is compatible with other cats 🐱🤝 and feels safer in their company. For Udon, we wish for a home with a house and yard 🌾🏡 where he can live freely and independently. Human contact is not needed – what's important is a protected place where he can settle in at his own pace 🐾.

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🐾 Udon sucht ein ruhiges Zuhause 🐾 Udon ist ein ängstlicher Kater 🙈, der den Kontakt zu Menschen meidet und lieber auf Abstand bleibt. Mit anderen Katzen ist er hingegen verträglich 🐱🤝 und fühlt sich in ihrer Gesellschaft sicherer. Für Udon wünschen wir uns ein Zuhause mit Haus und Hof 🌾🏡, in dem er frei und selbstbestimmt leben darf. Menschenkontakt braucht er nicht – wichtig ist ein geschützter Ort, an dem er in seinem eigenen Tempo ankommen kann 🐾. Wer Udon diesen Freiraum schenkt, gibt ihm die Chance auf ein artgerechtes und stressfreies Leben 🤍✨

Size
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Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Cottbus
Shelter
Tierheim Cottbus
Living with Udon
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Tierheim Cottbus · CottbusLearn about European Shorthair →

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Udon home

What you'll need for Udon in week one.

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  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 Udon

What life with Udon looks like

Udon is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Cottbus in Cottbus.

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.

Cottbus, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Udon, answered.

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