Skip to content
TailHarbor
← Back to results
Available

Stanley

British Shorthair · Male · Young · 2 years

Stanley is an extremely friendly, affectionate cat. He is looking for a new home with the possibility of outdoor access.

DE·Show original

Stanley ist ein äußerst freundlicher, verschmuster Kater. Er sucht ein neues Zuhause mit der Möglichkeit zum Freigang.

Size
—
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇦🇹Linz
Shelter
Tierheim Linz
Living with Stanley
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Tierheim Linz · LinzLearn about British Shorthair →

Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Stanley home

What you'll need for Stanley 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.

    View on Amazon→
    €25–40
  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

    Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.

    View on Amazon→
    €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.

    View on Amazon→
    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

    View on Amazon→
    €10–18
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

    View on Amazon→
    €10–18
  6. 06

    Sturdy Scratching Post

    Tall enough they can stretch fully. Saves your couch from week one.

    View on Amazon→
    €30–60

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About Stanley

What life with Stanley looks like

Stanley is a young adult british shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Linz in Linz.

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 Austria

Austrian shelters follow the federal Tierschutzgesetz framework: adopters sign a Schutzvertrag (protection contract) committing to the animal's welfare. Spay/neuter, microchip, and vaccinations are included; fees typically range €150–€350.

Linz, Austria — browse more cats in Austria.

Frequently asked

Adopting Stanley, answered.

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

More British Shorthair pets

Fernando, male 4yo British Shorthair for adoption at Tierheim Velbert, Velbert

Fernando

British Shorthair

4 yearsMale
Tiana, blau female senior British Shorthair for adoption at Kolner Tierschutzverein, Köln

Tiana

British Shorthair · tiny

9 yearsFemale
Misket und Edgar (externe Vermittlungshilfe), schwarz female British Shorthair for adoption at Kolner Tierschutzverein, Köln

Misket und Edgar (externe Vermittlungshilfe)

British Shorthair

Female

More from Tierheim Linz

Bubu, male 4yo mixed breed for adoption at Tierheim Linz, Linz

Bubu

4 yearsMale
Mandy, female young mixed breed for adoption at Tierheim Linz, Linz

Mandy

2 yearsFemale
Schnucki, female 6yo mixed breed for adoption at Tierheim Linz, Linz

Schnucki

6 yearsFemale
Similar animals

More British Shorthairs looking for a home

Samantha und Jolina, male senior British Shorthair for adoption at Tierheim Bruck an der Leitha

Samantha und Jolina

British Shorthair · large

11 yearsMale
Bettina, female British Shorthair for adoption at TierQuarTier Wien, Vienna

Bettina

British Shorthair

Female
Kanmi, female young British Shorthair for adoption at Tierheim Linz, Linz

Kanmi

British Shorthair

1 yearFemale
Lokum, male puppy British Shorthair for adoption at Tierheim Linz, Linz

Lokum

British Shorthair

5 monthsMale
Ivo, male 3yo British Shorthair for adoption at Tierheim Linz, Linz

Ivo

British Shorthair

3 yearsMale

Spotted something wrong? Suggest a change →