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Heidi

Mixed Breed · Male

Description: 🖤 Heidi – a black beauty with a big cuddle heart 🖤 Our sweet Heidi had a tough start. When she came to us, she was very shy and preferred to observe the world from a safe distance. But with lots of love, patience, and trust, she has developed wonderfully. Today, she greets her favorite helpers joyfully with many affectionate head bumps and really enjoys her cuddling sessions. 💛 Once Heidi has gained some trust, she shows her special side: a confident little snuggler who truly relishes closeness and attention. Her glossy black fur makes her a true little beauty, like a silky shadow with a golden heart. 🖤🐾 Heidi was born around 2021/2022, is neutered and microchipped, and is ready for her own home. She has an autoimmune condition where her paw pads occasionally peel. However, she now manages it very well and hardly suffers from it anymore. At the moment, she does not require any medication and can enjoy her life normally. Ideally, Heidi would need a home suitable for apartment living with a cat-safe fenced garden or terrace, so that she can safely enjoy fresh air and sunshine. Alternatively, free-range living in a quiet environment would also be possible. Additionally, Heidi does not want to live alone. She should either be allowed to move out with a friend or integrate into a household with another approximately same-aged, calm cat. Whoever gives Heidi a home will receive a gentle, beautiful companion who has learned to trust and now cautiously wishes to share her heart. 🤍🐱 If you are interested in the lovely Heidi, please feel free to contact us. For this, kindly fill out the self-assessment form under the "Adoption" section first. Contact:. This cat needs outdoor access.

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Beschreibung: 🖤 Heidi – eine schwarze Schönheit mit großem Kuschelherz 🖤 Unsere süße Heidi hatte keinen leichten Start. Als sie zu uns kam, war sie sehr scheu und beobachtete die Welt lieber aus sicherer Entfernung. Doch mit viel Liebe, Geduld und Vertrauen hat sie sich wunderbar entwickelt. Heute begrüßt sie ihre Lieblingshelferlein schon voller Freude mit vielen liebevollen Köpfchen und genießt ihre Kuscheleinheiten sehr. 💛 Hat Heidi erst einmal Vertrauen gefasst, zeigt sie ihre ganz besondere Seite: eine selbstbewusste kleine Schmuserin, die Nähe und Aufmerksamkeit richtig genießen kann. Ihre glänzend schwarze Fellfarbe macht sie dabei zu einer echten kleinen Schönheit, wie ein samtweicher Schatten mit goldenem Herzen. 🖤🐾 Heidi ist ca. 2021/2022 geboren, kastriert und gechipt und bereit für ihr eigenes Zuhause. Sie hat eine Autoimmunerkrankung, bei der sich gelegentlich die Pfötchen schälen. Mittlerweile hat sie dies jedoch sehr gut im Griff und leidet kaum noch darunter. Aktuell benötigt sie keinerlei Medikamente und kann ihr Leben ganz normal genießen. Ideal wäre für Heidi ein Zuhause in Wohnungshaltung mit katzensicher eingezäuntem Garten oder Terrasse, damit sie sicher frische Luft und Sonne genießen kann. Alternativ wäre auch Freigang in ruhiger Umgebung möglich. Außerdem möchte Heidi nicht allein leben. Sie sollte entweder mit einer Freundin ausziehen dürfen oder zu einer etwa gleichaltrigen, ruhigen Katze dazuziehen können. Wer Heidi ein Zuhause schenkt, bekommt eine sanfte, wunderschöne Gefährtin, die gelernt hat zu vertrauen und ihr Herz nun ganz vorsichtig verschenken möchte. 🤍🐱 Wenn Sie sich für die schöne Heidi interessieren, melden Sie sich gerne. Füllen Sie hierfür bitte zuerst den Selbstauskunftsbogen unter dem Reiter „Adoption“ aus. Kontakt: oder

Size
Large
Age
—
Location
🇩🇪Buxtehude
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Buxtehude
Living with Heidi
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with cats
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Buxtehude · BuxtehudeLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Heidi home

What you'll need for Heidi in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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
  3. 03
    Editor's pick

    Covered Litter Box

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

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    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

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

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    €10–18
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

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

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    €10–18
  6. 06

    Sturdy Scratching Post

    Tall enough they can stretch fully. Saves your couch from week one.

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    €30–60

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About Heidi

What life with Heidi looks like

Heidi is a large adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierschutzverein Buxtehude in Buxtehude.

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.

Buxtehude, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Heidi, answered.

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