How do I contact the shelter about Maddie?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Selb und Umgebung handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Maddie on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Maddie if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Selb und Umgebung 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 Maddie 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 Maddie 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 Selb und Umgebung early rather than rehoming privately; they know Maddie 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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Maddie

Mixed Breed · Female

Maddie is looking for patient people who understand cats. The approximately 1-year-old female cat came to us as a stray, pregnant. A week later, she gave birth to four incredibly sweet kittens, whom she has lovingly cared for from day one. Maddie is still quite shy around people and needs time to build trust. She now occasionally winks at her foster mom, but she’s still too shy for cuddles at the moment. Once Maddie’s kittens have moved out, she will be spayed and hopefully find a loving family with people who understand cats. Having an already established, confident cat in her new home would certainly help her gain trust more quickly. Maddie would like to enjoy her usual outdoor access in a rural area after an adjustment period. If you’d like to get to know this shy little cat, please contact Ms. Künzel. We thank Regina Lenk, Martina Baumgärtel, and Tobias Karabanov for taking on her sponsorship.

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Maddie Maddie ist auf der Suche nach geduldigen Menschen mit Katzenverstand. Die ca. 1 jährige Kätzin kam schwanger als Fundkatze zu uns. Nach einer Woche bekam sie 4 zuckersüße Babys, um die sie sich von Anfang an liebevoll gekümmert hat. Maddie ist Menschen gegenüber noch ziemlich schüchtern und braucht Zeit um Vertrauen zu fassen. Sie zwinkert ihrer Pflegemama inzwischen schon mal zu, aber zum Schmusen ist sie aktuell noch zu schüchtern. Maddie wird noch kastriert und findet hoffentlich auch eine liebevolle Familie bei Menschen mit Katzenverstand. Eine vorhandene souveräne Katze im neuen Zuhause würde ihr sicher helfen schneller Vertrauen zu fassen. Maddie wünscht sich ihren gewohnten Freigang in ländlicher Gegend, nach einer Eingewöhnungszeit. Wer die schüchterne Kätzin kennenlernen möchte, meldet sich bei Frau Künzel unter Wir danken Regina Lenk, Martina Baumgärtel und Tobias Karabanov für die übernommene Patenschaft.

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Location

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Shelter

Tierheim Selb und Umgebung

Living with Maddie

✓Spayed
✓Good with cats

Cared for by Tierheim Selb und Umgebung · Selb Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Maddie home

What you'll need for Maddie in week one.

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About Maddie

What life with Maddie looks like

Maddie is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierheim Selb und Umgebung in Selb.

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. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Maddie, answered.

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