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Wibbel

European Shorthair · Male · Young · 1 year

Bei Wibbel ist der Name Programm. Die Quarantänezeit ist für alle Katzen eine Geduldsprobe, aber vor allem auch für junge, lebhafte Wirbelwinde wie ihn. Wibbel liebt Menschen und auf ihnen herum zu klettern – seine Energie zu bündeln muss er noch üben. Im Katzenkindergarten ist er nun umgeben von anderen jungen Katzen, mit denen er sich messen, seine Grenzen austesten und vor allem ordentlich austoben kann. Im neuen Zuhause sollte Wibbel ebenfalls auf mindestens einen Artgenossen treffen, damit er sich auspowern kann. Er braucht einen sozialen und ebenso aktiven Spielgefährten, der ihn vielleicht auch etwas an die Pfote nimmt. Vielleicht kann Wibbel auch mit einer Katze aus unserem Tierheim zusammen ausziehen, wenn die Sympathie langfristig stimmt. Damit der kleine Wibbel ausgelastet werden und die große weite Welt entdecken kann, vermitteln wir ihn als Freigängerkatze in eine ruhige Umgebung. Der kleine Kater ist noch jung, unerfahren und leider auch etwas unerschrocken bzw. sich möglichen Gefahren nicht bewusst. Wir können uns Wibbel gut in einer Familie mit Kindern vorstellen. Wir vermuten, dass er sehr offen auf Kinder zugeht, da er aber ziemlich distanzlos und überschwänglich sein kann, sollten Kinder den Umgang mit Katzen kennen und/oder aus dem Kleinkindalter raus sein.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Bonn
Shelter
Tierheim Bonn
Living with Wibbel
  • Neutered
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Bonn · BonnLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Wibbel home

What you'll need for Wibbel 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 Wibbel

What life with Wibbel looks like

Wibbel is a large young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Bonn in Bonn.

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.

Bonn, Germany browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Wibbel, answered.

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