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Gandalf

Male · Kitten

Lisa and Gandalf, a Maine Coon mix pair, are available for adoption. They are both male, with Lisa being castrated and Gandalf having recently undergone eye surgery. They are over 1 kg in size and weight. They are from a foster home and were found on 20. and 10.06.2026. They are looking for a new home together starting on 26.08.2026. They are very tame and have only been kept indoors. Gandalf has also been castrated due to his recent surgery. Additional photos are available. Listing created on: 2026-08-23 02:45, last updated on: 2026-08-23 03:36

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Details Tiername Lisa und Gandalf Rasse Maine Coone Mix Geschlecht männlich kastriert und weiblich Geburtsdatum 20. und 10.06.2026 Körpergröße/Gewicht >1 kg Herkunft Fundtier ID Fundtierverwaltung F493/26 und F545/26 Beschreibung Lisa und Gandalf haben sich in einer Pflegestelle kennen und lieben gelernt. Sie möchten jetzt ab dem 26.08.2026 gern gemeinsam in ein neues Zuhause umziehen. Sie sind absolut handzahm und kennen bisher nur Wohnungshaltung. Gandalf musste vor kurzem am Auge operiert werden und ist deshalb auch schon kastriert. Weitere Fotos Eingestellt am: 2026-08-23 02:45Letzte Änderung: 2026-08-23 03:36

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Age
Kitten
Location
🇩🇪Hildesheim
Shelter
Tierschutz Hildesheim und Umgebung e.V.
Living with Gandalf
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Tierschutz Hildesheim und Umgebung e.V. · Hildesheim
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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Gandalf home

What you'll need for Gandalf in week one.

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  1. 01
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    Feliway Calming Spray

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    €10–18
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About Gandalf

What life with Gandalf looks like

Gandalf is a puppy/kitten cat waiting at Tierschutz Hildesheim und Umgebung e.V. in Hildesheim.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇩🇪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.

Hildesheim, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Gandalf, answered.

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