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Yannek

Mixed Breed · Male

Yannek is a 5-year-old cat who is always looking a bit sulky, as you can see in the photos. He loves to have his thick cat head scratched, but be careful: Yannek is a self-determined cat! He doesn't want to be just petted or have someone else's will imposed on him. Ideal would be people who already know how to interpret cat language. Yannek has one more special feature: the cool cat came to the shelter with an itch. His paws were also noticeable. He is currently being treated by a veterinarian and is undergoing a cortisone therapy. As always with found animals with an unknown past, we have to gradually approach the solution to the problem. Nevertheless, we are already looking for the right people for Yannek. Yannek needs a home where he is given a lot of freedom and can also go outside for hours after getting used to it.

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Immer wieder beherbergen wir im Tierheim Melle auch echt Typen – wie unschwer auf den Bildern zu erkennen ist: Yannek ist so ne Type! Der ca. 5jährige Kater schaut immer so aus, als würde er ein bisschen schmollen 😉. Durchaus gerne lässt er sich sein dickes Katerköppi kraulen, doch aufgepasst: Yannek ist ein Selbstbestimmer! Yannek möchte nicht einfach irgendwie so angebatscht werden oder den Willen anderer aufgezwängt kriegen. Ideal wären Menschen die bereits die Katzensprache gut zu deuten wissen. Noch eine Besonderheit gibt es bei Yannek: Der coole Kater kam bereits mit einem Juckreiz ins Tierheim. Auch seine Pfötchen waren auffällig. Derzeit wird er tierärztlich betreut und durchläuft eine Kortisontherapie. Wie immer bei Fundtieren mit unbekannter Vergangenheit müssen wir uns nach und nach an die Lösung des Problems herantasten. Trotzdem suchen wir bereits jetzt die passenden Menschen für Yannek. Yannek braucht ein Zuhause in dem ihm insgesamt viel Freiheit zugestanden wird und er nach der Eingewöhnung auch stundenweise nach draußen darf.

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Melle
Shelter
Tierheim Melle
Cared for by Tierheim Melle · MelleLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Yannek home

What you'll need for Yannek 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 Yannek

What life with Yannek looks like

Yannek is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierheim Melle in Melle.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Yannek, answered.

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