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Lucy

Female · Young · 1 year

Lucy, a gentle and timid cat, was taken in as a stray. She is now looking for a loving forever home. Here, we experience her as a fearful feline who is not yet comfortable with humans and does not allow petting. A quiet home without much commotion is a must for Lucy, which is why we do not place her in households with young children. The little mouse would also be thrilled about a cozy scratching post and outdoor access.

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zurückhaltend und ängstlich - braucht ein ruhiges Zuhause - keine Kleinkinder Die liebe Lucy kam als Fundtier in unsere Obhut. Nun ist sie auf der Suche nach einem fürsorglichen Für-immer-Zuhause. Hier erleben wir sie als ängstliche Samtpfote, die sich uns Menschen gegenüber noch nicht so richtig aus ihrem Pelz traut und sich nicht anfassen lässt. Ein ruhiges Zuhause ohne viel Trubel ist ein Muss für Lucy, weshalb wir sie nicht an Haushalte mit Kleinkindern vermitteln. Auch über einen gemütlichen Kratzbaum und Freigang würde sich die kleine Maus riesig freuen.

Size

Extra large

Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇩🇪Hamburg

Shelter

Tierheim Hamburg

Living with Lucy

✓Spayed
✕Good with kids

Cared for by Tierheim Hamburg · Hamburg

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About Lucy

What life with Lucy looks like

Lucy is an extra-large young adult cat waiting at Tierheim Hamburg in Hamburg.

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 Lucy, answered.

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