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Vito

European Shorthair · Unknown · Senior · 10 years

Valerio, Vito, and Vanilla suddenly appeared together with their finders and have not gone anywhere since. Unfortunately, no one knew the three of them. Upon their arrival, they were all extremely matted and had many ticks. After the parasit treatment and successful vaccination, they were allowed to move into the cat shelter. Vito is generally a nice cat, but he reacts quickly with hissing and using his claws if it gets too much for him. So far, there have been no problems with the other cats in his household, and he even sometimes sits with one or another cat in the scratching post. We are looking for a new home for the imposing tomcat with a later secure release and people who can handle him and assess when it is too much for him. An existing second cat would not be a problem; it might even be advantageous. Children should already be older, as he often reacts quickly if he does not want something. This cat needs outdoor access.

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Valerio, Vito und Vanilla sind plötzlich bei ihren Findern gemeinsam aufgetaucht und nicht mehr gegangen. Leider kannte die drei auch niemand. Bei ihrer Ankunft waren alle extrem verfloht und hatten viele Zecken. Nach der Parasitenbehandlung und erfolgter Impfung durften sie ins Katzenhaus umziehen. Vito ist grundsätzlich eine nette Katze, aber er reagiert schnell mit Fauchen und Einsatz der Krallen, wenn es ihm zu viel wird. Mit den anderen Katzen in seiner WG gibt es bis jetzt keine Probleme und er sitzt manchmal auch schon mit der ein oder andern Katze zusammen im Kratzbaum. Wir suchen für den stattlichen Kater ein neues Zuhause mit späterem sicheren Freigang und Menschen, die mit ihm umgehen können und einschätzen können, wenn es ihm zu viel wird. Auch eine vorhandenen Zweitkatze wäre kein Problem, eher vielleicht sogar von Vorteil. Kinder sollten schon größer sein, denn er reagiert oft schnell, wenn er etwas gerade nicht möchte.

Size
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierheim Quellenhof Passbrunn
Living with Vito
  • Vaccinated
  • Good with kids
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What you'll need for Vito in week one.

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About Vito

What life with Vito looks like

Vito is a senior european shorthair dog waiting at Tierheim Quellenhof Passbrunn in Germany.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Vito, answered.

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