Tierheim Gütersloh
Gütersloh, Germany · 30 animals available
Animals at this shelter
Valessa und Phillipus
🇩🇪Gütersloh, Germany
Bill & Billy
🇩🇪Gütersloh, Germany
Luna – EC Kontakttier
🇩🇪Gütersloh, Germany
Sebastian
🇩🇪Gütersloh, Germany
Macie
🇩🇪Gütersloh, Germany
Scheue Katzen im Tierheim – Chancenlos
🇩🇪Gütersloh, Germany
Mera
European Shorthair
🇩🇪Gütersloh, Germany
Bluebell
British Shorthair
🇩🇪Gütersloh, Germany
Polly
European Shorthair
🇩🇪Gütersloh, Germany
Hanna und Helga – Wohnungshaltung möglich
European Shorthair
🇩🇪Gütersloh, Germany
Ellena – Wohnungshaltung
Scottish Fold
🇩🇪Gütersloh, Germany
Matt
European Shorthair
🇩🇪Gütersloh, Germany
Theo & Taro
European Shorthair
🇩🇪Gütersloh, Germany
Romeo & Julia
British Shorthair
🇩🇪Gütersloh, Germany
Jonathan
European Shorthair
🇩🇪Gütersloh, Germany
Diana
European Shorthair
🇩🇪Gütersloh, Germany
Karlotta
European Shorthair
🇩🇪Gütersloh, Germany
Marius
European Shorthair
🇩🇪Gütersloh, Germany
Cora & Caius – Wohnungshaltung möglich
European Shorthair
🇩🇪Gütersloh, Germany
Soraya
European Shorthair
🇩🇪Gütersloh, Germany
Michael
European Shorthair
🇩🇪Gütersloh, Germany
Shadow – Wohnungshaltun möglich
European Shorthair
🇩🇪Gütersloh, Germany
Luna & Lea – Wohnungshaltung möglich
European Shorthair
🇩🇪Gütersloh, Germany
Foa – Wohnungshaltung möglich
European Shorthair
🇩🇪Gütersloh, Germany
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Recently adopted
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How to adopt from Tierheim Gütersloh
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Find a match
Browse the available animals on this page, save your favourites, and check each animal's profile for personality traits and care needs.
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Get in touch
Use the contact details above — or click "Get contact info" on an animal's page — to reach out to the shelter. Mention which animal you're interested in.
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Application
Most shelters ask for a short written application covering your living situation, prior pet experience, and daily routine. This helps them find the best match for your home.
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Meet & greet
Visit the shelter in person — or arrange a video call for cross-border adoptions — to spend time with your potential new companion.
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Home check
Some shelters carry out a brief home visit or video walkthrough to make sure your space is a safe fit for the animal.
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Adoption day
Sign the adoption contract, pay any applicable adoption fee, and head home with your new family member.
Process and fees vary by shelter — contact Tierheim Gütersloh directly for specifics.
About
About Tierheim Gütersloh
Tierheim Gütersloh is a multi-species shelter based in Gütersloh, Germany. There are currently 19 cats and 5 other animals listed for adoption.
The shelter typically takes in a mix of breeds — currently among the residents are European Shorthair, British Shorthair, and Scottish Fold.
Adoption process
Adopting from Gütersloh
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.
When you find an animal you'd like to meet, contact Tierheim Gütersloh directly using the website in the sidebar. TailHarbor doesn't take any role in the adoption itself — we just make it easier for you to find the animal in the first place.
For a full breakdown of cross-border adoption requirements from Germany, see our Germany import guide.
At a glance
Breeds currently at Tierheim Gütersloh
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Tierheim Gütersloh located?
Tierheim Gütersloh is in Gütersloh, Germany.
How many animals does Tierheim Gütersloh have available for adoption?
Tierheim Gütersloh currently has 30 animals listed on TailHarbor. That includes 19 cats. The inventory is refreshed daily from the shelter's own listing system.
How do I adopt an animal from Tierheim Gütersloh?
Browse the available animals on this page and pick one you'd like to meet. Then contact Tierheim Gütersloh directly using the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar — Tierheim Gütersloh handles the adoption process, not TailHarbor. 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.
Can I adopt from Tierheim Gütersloh if I live in another country?
Yes. Cross-border adoption within the EU is straightforward thanks to the EU pet passport system. The animal needs to be at least 15 weeks old, microchipped to ISO 11784/11785, and have a valid rabies vaccination administered at least 21 days before travel. Tierheim Gütersloh typically handles the vetting, chipping, and passport. The adopter coordinates the transport — common options include rescue networks (NGO-run road transport), professional pet-transport companies, "flight nannies" (volunteer in-cabin couriers), or self-drive pickups for shelters in neighbouring countries.
Is Tierheim Gütersloh a verified shelter on TailHarbor?
Tierheim Gütersloh is listed on TailHarbor based on data scraped from their own website, but TailHarbor has not yet manually verified the shelter's contact details. We recommend confirming details directly with the shelter before travelling for an adoption visit.
What is the adoption fee at Tierheim Gütersloh?
TailHarbor does not track adoption fees — they vary by animal and by shelter, and are set by Tierheim Gütersloh directly. Typical fees in Germany cover the animal's pre-adoption veterinary care (sterilization, vaccinations, microchip, pet passport). Contact Tierheim Gütersloh via the sidebar details for the exact fee for an animal you're interested in.