Not confirmed since October 25, 2026

Yukon

Bengal · Male · Young · 2 years

friendly - confident - playful, lively - does not like to be handled - uses the scratching post - house-trained - will not be rehomed to dogs - will not be rehomed to children or toddlers - needs a quiet environment Yukon came to us as a found animal at the animal shelter. Now, the friendly tomcat Pat*innen and of course a new home are seeking Yukon. Yukon is a friendly and confident tomcat with a lively and playful nature. He is curious and active, observing his surroundings attentively and enjoying play and scratching opportunities. Once Yukon has a person in his heart, the little purring machine also enjoys being stroked. For Yukon, we wish for a quiet and stable environment where he can feel safe. A household with a lot of chaos would quickly overwhelm him. For this reason, he will not be rehomed to dogs. Also, a home with children or toddlers is unfortunately not an option for him. Neurological abnormalities were detected in Yukon, which can cause his behavior to be very unpredictable. Additionally, he suffers from high blood pressure, for which he receives medication continuously. He is currently still under veterinary care and is well cared for. Yukon is a special tomcat with a loving personality, who wishes for people who understand and respect him. With patience, calmness, and support, he can successfully navigate his daily life.

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freundlich - verspielt, lebhaft - braucht Zeit zum Eingewöhnen, umgänglich bei Bezugspersonen - benutzt Kratzbaum - stubenrein - wird nicht zu Hunden vermittelt - wird nicht zu Kindern oder Kleinkindern vermittelt - braucht eine ruhige Umgebung Yukon kam als Fundtier zu uns ins Tierheim. Nun sucht der freundliche Kater-Pat*innen und natürlich auch ein neues Zuhause. Yukon ist ein freundlicher und selbstbewusster Kater mit einem lebhaften und verspielten Wesen. Er ist neugierig und aktiv, beobachtet seine Umgebung aufmerksam und beschäftigt sich gerne mit Spiel- und Kratzmöglichkeiten. Hat Yukon einen Menschen erst einmal in sein Herzchen geschlossen, lässt sich der kleine Maunzieur auch sehr gerne streicheln. Für Yukon wünschen wir uns eine ruhige und stabile Umgebung, in der er sich sicher fühlen kann. Ein Haushalt mit viel Trubel würde ihn schnell überfordern. Aus diesem Grund wird er nicht zu Hunden vermittelt. Auch ein Zuhause mit Kindern oder Kleinkindern kommt für ihn leider nicht infrage. Bei Yukon wurden neurologische Auffälligkeiten festgestellt, wodurch sein Verhalten sehr sprunghaft sein kann. Zusätzlich leidet er an Bluthochdruck, weshalb er dauerhaft Medikamente bekommt. Etwas Vorsicht ist geboten, da Yukon sehr gierig nach allem fressbaren ist, auch leider Dinge, die ihm anschließend schwer im Magen liegen. Yukon ist ein besonderer Kater mit einer lieben Persönlichkeit, der sich Menschen wünscht, die ihn verstehen und respektieren. Mit Geduld, Ruhe und Unterstützung kann er seinen Alltag gut meistern.

Size

Medium

Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇩🇪Hamburg

Shelter

Tierheim Hamburg

Living with Yukon

✓House-trained
✓Neutered
✕Good with dogs
✕Good with kids
✕Has special needs

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Yukon home

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About Yukon

What life with Yukon looks like

Yukon is a medium-sized young adult bengal cat waiting at Tierheim Hamburg in Hamburg.

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.

Note from the shelter: Neurological abnormalities and high blood pressure requiring permanent medication

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Hamburg, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Yukon, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Yukon?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Hamburg handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Yukon on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Yukon if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Hamburg 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Yukon 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 Yukon 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 Hamburg early rather than rehoming privately; they know Yukon 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.