How do I contact the shelter about Atze?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Stendal handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Atze on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Atze if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Stendal 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 Atze 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 Atze 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 Stendal early rather than rehoming privately; they know Atze 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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Atze

Mixed Breed · Male

Hello, I’m Atze! I’m a very special tomcat with a huge heart and one little extra—because I have ataxia. But don’t worry, I’m doing wonderfully with it and it doesn’t get me down at all. Of course, I’m fully litter-trained, and I just need a bit of patience and calm to get used to new people and new environments. If you give me time to build trust in you, I’ll show you how loving and gentle I can be. Although I don’t like being picked up, I absolutely love being gently stroked on the floor—I really enjoy that! My dream would be a quiet home with exclusively indoor living or secure outdoor access, so I can explore my surroundings at my own pace. And you know what would be my biggest highlight? If I could move in with my sister Angie! We make an amazing team, and it would help both of us feel safe and secure. If you’d like to give a special cat like me a loving home, I’d be thrilled to meet you! Brief overview: – Age: approx. 3–4 years – Breed: European Shorthair – Special features: has ataxia, handles it well, litter-trained – Personality: reserved, needs time to build trust, loves being petted – Preferred living situation: exclusively indoor living or secure outdoor access, ideally together with sister Angie

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Hallo, ich bin Atze! Ein ganz besonderer Kater mit einem riesengroßen Herzen und einem kleinen Extra – denn ich habe Ataxie. Aber keine Sorge, ich komme damit wunderbar zurecht und lasse mich davon nicht unterkriegen. Stubenrein bin ich natürlich auch und ich brauche nur ein bisschen Geduld und Ruhe, um mich an neue Menschen und Umgebungen zu gewöhnen. Wenn du mir Zeit gibst, mein Vertrauen zu dir aufzubauen, werde ich dir zeigen, wie liebevoll und sanft ich bin. Zwar mag ich es nicht, hochgenommen zu werden, aber wenn du mich am Boden streichelst, kann ich das in vollen Zügen genießen. Mein Traum wäre ein ruhiges Zuhause mit reiner Wohnungshaltung oder einem gesicherten Freigang, damit ich in meiner eigenen Geschwindigkeit die Umgebung erkunden kann. Und weißt du, was mein allergrößtes Highlight wäre? Wenn ich mit meiner Schwester Angie zusammen bei dir einziehen könnte! Wir sind ein tolles Team und es würde uns beiden helfen, uns sicher und geborgen zu fühlen. Wenn du einem besonderen Kater wie mir ein liebevolles Zuhause schenken möchtest, freue ich mich darauf, dich kennenzulernen! Kurzübersicht: – Alter: ca. 3-4 Jahre – Rasse: EKH – Besonderheiten: hat Ataxie, kommt gut damit zurecht, stubenrein – Charakter: zurückhaltend, braucht Zeit zum Vertrauensaufbau, genießt Streicheleinheiten – Vermittlungswunsch: reine Wohnungshaltung oder gesicherter Freigang, gerne gemeinsam mit Schwester Angie

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🇩🇪Stendal

Shelter

Tierheim Stendal

Living with Atze

✓House-trained

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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Atze home

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About Atze

What life with Atze looks like

Atze is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierheim Stendal in Stendal.

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.

Stendal, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Atze, answered.

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