How do I contact the shelter about Chippy?

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

Can I adopt Chippy if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Waldtierheim Celle 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 Chippy 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 Chippy 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 Waldtierheim Celle early rather than rehoming privately; they know Chippy 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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Chippy

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Young · 1 year

Waldtierheim Celle, Im Sande 3 (access direction toward Osterloh). We need you—your support helps our dogs, cats, and small animals. Find out more now. We urgently need farms, riding stables, etc., for our shy and feral cats where they can find a safe place to live. More information: click here. Chippy arrived at our animal shelter together with her siblings. The young cat has a rather calm and observant personality, initially watching new situations carefully from a distance. She needs time to build trust and should be allowed to settle in at her own pace. Chippy is social and gets along well with other cats, making her an excellent candidate as a second cat or for integration into a group of cats. Fellow animals give her security and orientation. We are looking for a patient, quiet home for Chippy, with the possibility of outdoor access once she has settled in. People who respect her reserved nature and approach her without pressure will, over time, get to know a gentle and sensitive feline personality. For more information, please contact our team at Waldtierheim, a member of Verband Niedersächsischer Tierschutzvereine e.V. We need your consent for certain data uses to store and/or retrieve information on a device. You can find further details in our privacy policy. Tools that enable essential services and functions, including identity verification, service continuity, and location security. This option cannot be declined. We use third-party providers to display content. For example, we embed videos using YouTube.

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Waldtierheim Celle, Im Sande 3 (Zufahrt Richtung Osterloh) Wir brauchen Dich - deine Unterstützung hilft unseren Hunden, Katzen und Kleintieren. Jetzt informieren. Für unsere scheuen und wilden Katzen suchen wir händeringend Bauernhöfe, Reiterhöfe etc. wo sie einen geschützten Platz zum Leben finden. Nähere Informationen: hier klicken Chippy kam gemeinsam mit ihren Geschwistern in unser Tierheim. Die junge Katze ist eine eher ruhige und abwartende Persönlichkeit, die neue Situationen zunächst vorsichtig beobachtet. Sie braucht Zeit, um Vertrauen zu fassen, und möchte in ihrem eigenen Tempo ankommen dürfen. Mit anderen Katzen ist Chippy sozial und verträglich, weshalb sie sich gut als Zweitkatze oder in eine Katzengruppe integrieren lässt. Artgenossen geben ihr Sicherheit und Orientierung. Für Chippy wünschen wir uns ein geduldiges, ruhiges Zuhause mit der Möglichkeit zum Freigang, sobald sie sich eingelebt hat. Menschen, die ihre zurückhaltende Art respektieren und ihr ohne Druck begegnen, werden mit der Zeit eine sanfte und feine Katzenpersönlichkeit kennenlernen. Nähere Infos erteilt unser Team vom Waldtierheim Mitglied im Verband Niedersächsischer Tierschutzvereine e.V. Wir brauchen deine Zustimmung bei vereinzelten Datennutzungen um Informationen auf einem Gerät zu speichern und/oder abzurufen. Weitere Informationen erhälst du in unserer Datenschutzerklärung. Tools, die wesentliche Services und Funktionen ermöglichen, einschließlich Identitätsprüfung, Servicekontinuität und Standortsicherheit. Diese Option kann nicht abgelehnt werden. Wir benutzen Drittanbieter um Inhalte darzustellen. So setzen wir beispielweise Youtube ein um Videos einzubinden.

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Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Waldtierheim Celle

Living with Chippy

✓Microchipped

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Listed 1 month ago

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About Chippy

What life with Chippy looks like

Chippy is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Waldtierheim Celle in Germany.

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 Chippy, answered.

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