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Elmo

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

Once again, we received a plea for help from a compassionate supporter who noticed stray and sick cats on Easter Sunday while out for a walk. Since the location was in Rostock, she naturally called the Tierklinik Rostock on Thierfelder Straße, which had previously taken in and initially cared for injured and sick found animals. However, the lady at the Tierklinik told her that they were no longer responsible. There was now an intake facility from the Rostock animal welfare association on Thierfelder Straße. She was directed to go there. She did as she was told, but to no avail. The intake facility had no emergency hours, let alone hours of operation on holidays. So, she called the Tierklinik again and described the case. This time, another lady answered, who referred her to the new regulations since January 1, 2023, with the suggestion to contact 112, the so-called animal rescue. The question arose: "What happens then with the very weak cat?" And the answer surprised her, "The cat will be brought to the animal shelter." But immediate action was needed, so we were contacted and we went right away! We found two tomcats and two cats, all emaciated and in poor general condition. Apparently, some compassionate people had occasionally brought some dry food, but no medical care was provided for the cuddly four-legged friends (except the red one). We managed to catch all of them—except the red tomcat—put them in boxes, and one tomcat needed immediate medical treatment and we had no choice but to take him to the Tierklinik. Unfortunately, no alternative was available on Easter Sunday afternoon. After two hours of waiting and a first examination, it turned out that Elmo (we gave him this name) had a thyroid dysfunction and impaired kidney function, which needed immediate treatment. The costs, including the emergency service fee, amounted to 546.61 EUR on Easter Sunday alone. We were also able to catch the red tomcat, Elroy, and introduce all the cats to the vet. Elroy was neutered, and fortunately, the other two cats, Elfe and Ebby, were not in heat because they were already neutered. The rescue of Elmo on Easter Sunday was a last-minute effort. Now, he had to be taken back to the vet for intensive care, and we don't know if we can still help him. Apart from Elmo, who is still struggling with his life, all the fluffy paws are on the road to recovery; they have been medically attended to, and we hope they will rest with us in the next few days and recover from their ordeal.

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Mal wieder erreichte uns ein Hilferuf einer tierlieben Unterstützerin, die am Ostersonntag bei einem Spaziergang auf herrenlose und kranke Katzen aufmerksam wurde. Da der Fundort in Rostock lag, hat sie natürlich im ersten Schritt die Tierklinik Rostock in der Thierfelder Straße angerufen, die bislang verletzte und kranke Fundtiere aufgenommen und erstversorgt hat. Doch die Dame am Telefon der Tierklinik erklärte ihr, dass man nicht mehr zuständig sei. Es gäbe jetzt eine Annahmestelle vom Rostocker Tierschutzverein in der Thierfelder Straße. Dorthin solle sie sich doch bitte hinwenden. Gesagt, getan! Doch zum Erfolg führte das nicht. Denn die Sprechzeiten beinhalten keinen Notdienst, und schon gar nicht Öffnungszeiten an Feiertagen. Also wieder in der Tierklinik angerufen und den Fall geschildert. Diesmal ging eine andere Dame ans Telefon, die auf die neuen Regelungen seit 1.01.2023 hinwies, mit der Bitte sich doch dann an die 112, die sogenannte Tierrettung zu wenden. Es kam die Frage auf: „was passiert dann mit der sehr geschwächten Katze?“ Und die Antwort erstaunte sehr, „die Katze wird ins Tierheim gebracht“. Doch hier musste sofort gehandelt werden, also wurden wir kontaktiert und fuhren sofort los! Es erwarteten uns zwei Kater und zwei Katzen, allesamt ausgehungert und in einem schlechten Allgemeinzustand. Anscheinend gab es einige tierliebe Menschen, welche ab und an ein bisschen Trockenfutter vorbeigebracht haben, eine medizinische Versorgung gab es für die verschmusten Vierbeiner (außer dem roten) jedoch nicht. Wir konnten alle – bis auf den roten Kater – gut einfangen und in die Boxen setzen. Ein Kater musste allerdings sofort ärztlich behandelt werden und es blieb uns nichts anderes übrig als mit ihm in die Tierklinik zu fahren. Eine Alternative gab es am Nachmittag vom Ostersonntag leider nicht. Nach zwei Stunden Wartezeit und einer ersten Begutachtung stellte sich heraus, dass Elmo (wir gaben ihm diesen Namen) eine Schilddrüsenüberfunktion und eine eingeschränkte Nierenfunktion hat, was sofort behandelt werden musste. Die Kosten inkl. Notdienstgebühr beliefen sich – nur am Ostersonntag – auf 546,61 EUR. Mittlerweile konnten wir auch den roten Kater einfangen und alle dem Tierarzt vorstellen. Der rote Kater Elroy wurde kastriert und zum Glück waren die anderen beiden Katzen, die wir Elfe und Ebby tauften, nicht tragend, weil sie schon kastriert waren. Für Elmo kam die Rettung am Ostersonntag in letzter Sekunde. Mittlerweile musste er erneut zum Tierarzt in die intensivmedizinische Betreuung und wir wissen nicht, ob wir ihm noch helfen können. Bis auf Elmo, der immer noch mit dem Tod ringt, sind alle Samtpfötchen auf dem Weg der Besserung, sie wurden medizinisch versorgt und wir hoffen sehr, dass sie in den nächsten Tagen bei uns zur Ruhe kommen und sich von den Strapazen erholen.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Schwaan / OT Letschow
Shelter
Kleiner Gnadenhof e.V.
Living with Elmo
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Bringing Elmo home

What you'll need for Elmo in week one.

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  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
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    Covered Litter Box

    Privacy reduces stress in week one. Get one size up from what you'd think.

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    €25–45
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    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Elmo

What life with Elmo looks like

Elmo is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Kleiner Gnadenhof e.V. in Schwaan / OT Letschow.

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 Elmo, answered.

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