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Heidi

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 12 years

geb. ca. 2014 * weiblich, kastriert, gechippt, geimpft * EKH grau getigert * Heidi ist schüchtern und lieb, braucht ihre Zeit, um Vertrauen aufzubauen, kann als Einzelkatze gehalten werden * vor kurzem hatte sie ein Zahn OP (eine Seite komplett ohne Zähne)

Size

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Age

Senior · 12 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Tierheim Eckertal / Tierschutzverein Bad Harzburg

Living with Heidi

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✓Microchipped

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About Heidi

What life with Heidi looks like

Heidi is a senior mixed breed cat waiting at Tierheim Eckertal / Tierschutzverein Bad Harzburg in Germany.

Senior cats are the gentlest house guests: predictable, mostly silent, and grateful for a sunny windowsill. Older cats often have minor dental or kidney issues — keep an eye on water intake and weight. Many sleep eighteen hours a day and want no part of any drama.

🇩🇪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 Heidi, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Heidi?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Eckertal / Tierschutzverein Bad Harzburg 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 — Tierheim Eckertal / Tierschutzverein Bad Harzburg 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 Tierheim Eckertal / Tierschutzverein Bad Harzburg 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.