Not confirmed since October 19, 2026

Gerhard & Tante Erna

Mixed Breed · Unknown

Gerhard (white with grayish spots) and Tante Erna (gray tabby with some white) are two really charming young cats. They are absolutely friendly and love people! Tante Erna is a bit cautious with strangers, but once she trusts you, she is very close to her humans. Both love to cuddle, but also to play rough. Since the two have different energy levels and play preferences, we would only place them separately. Gerhard is a very physical player with a lot of energy. He definitely needs outdoor access and a playmate of similar age, either already available or he would move with a buddy from the shelter. Tante Erna is generally more delicate. Both in build and play behavior. She prefers playing catch rather than roughhousing. She would be happy with another female cat of similar age in her new home. Tante Erna would probably be happy with indoor-only living, but she doesn't say no to outdoor access either. Then send us an email with information and photos about the cat's future living situation or leave a message on our answering machine. We would be happy to schedule an appointment and show you our cats, as well as possible setup options. In a personal conversation, we will discuss you and the needs of the individual animal and find the best possible human-cat match with you.

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Dass „Tante Erna“ noch bei uns ist, wundert uns tatsächlich sehr. Sie ist absolut menschenbezogen, super sozialverträglich, sehr schmusig und verspielt. Sie kennt nur die reine Wohnungshaltung und ist damit sehr zufrieden. Zu Freigang würde sie aber auch nicht „nein“ sagen. Erna braucht auf jeden fall Artgenossen in ähnlichem Alter, um glücklich zu sein. Dann schick uns gerne eine E-Mail mit Informationen und Fotos über die zukünftige Haltung der Katze oder hinterlasse eine Nachricht auf unserem Anrufbeantworter. Wir vereinbaren sehr gerne einen Termin und zeigen dir unsere Katzen, sowie mögliche Einrichtungsvarianten. Im persönlichen Gespräch gehen wir individuell auf dich und die Bedürfnisse des einzelnen Tieres ein und suchen die bestmögliche Mensch-Katzen-Konstellation mit dir aus.

Size

Small

Age

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Location

🇩🇪Minden

Shelter

Tierschutzverein Minden e.V.

Living with Gerhard & Tante Erna

✓Good with dogs

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About Gerhard & Tante Erna

What life with Gerhard & Tante Erna looks like

Gerhard & Tante Erna is a small adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierschutzverein Minden e.V. in Minden.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Gerhard & Tante Erna, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Gerhard & Tante Erna?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierschutzverein Minden e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Gerhard & Tante Erna on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Gerhard & Tante Erna if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierschutzverein Minden 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Gerhard & Tante Erna 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 Gerhard & Tante Erna 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 Tierschutzverein Minden e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Gerhard & Tante Erna 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.