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Maddock

Female · Young · 3 years

You wouldn’t guess it just by looking at Maddock, but she actually doesn’t want to be a stray cat anymore! Two years ago, the shy feline was already at the animal shelter to be neutered. Back then, there was no way anyone could have imagined she’d ever bond with humans, so she was “returned to the wild” at her feeding station. Since then, however, Maddock has learned to appreciate life with people and has repeatedly asked for access to a warm house, a cozy sofa, and human attention. We’re confident that, given plenty of time and even more patience, Maddock can become an (almost) normal house cat. At the animal shelter, though, she finds everything very scary and hides as well as she can—sometimes you only catch a glimpse of her fearful eyes flashing from a dark corner... She should definitely be allowed outdoor access once settled in her new home; unfortunately, she’s entirely unsuitable for households with small children or boisterous dogs. However, Maddock would surely enjoy having contact with other cats, as she displays excellent social behavior.

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Man mag es Maddock nicht ansehen, aber sie möchte eigentlich keine Straßenkatze mehr sein! Vor zwei Jahren war die schüchterne Kätzin bereits im Tierheim um kastriert zu werden. Damals war gar nicht daran zu denken, dass sie sich jemals dem Menschen anschließen könnte. Daher wurde sie an ihrer Futterstelle wieder "ausgewildert". In der Zwischenzeit hat Maddock jedoch das Leben bei Menschen zu schätzen gelernt und forderte immer wieder den Zugang zum warmen Haus, dem kuscheligen Sofa und auch zur menschlichen Aufmerksamkeit. Wir sind uns also sicher, dass Maddock mit viel Zeit und noch mehr Geduld eine (fast) normale Hauskatze sein kann. Im Tierheim findet sie es jedoch sehr gruselig und versteckt sich daher möglichst gut. Manchmal sieht man lediglich die ängstlichen Augen in einer dunklen Höhle aufblitzen... Freigang sollte der jungen Dame später unbedingt ermöglicht werden; für einen Haushalt mit kleinen Kindern oder wuseligen Hunden ist sie leider ganz und gar nicht geeignet. Über Katzenkontakt würde sich Maddock allerdings sicherlich freuen, denn sie hat ein ausgezeichnetes Sozialverhalten.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Düren und Umgebung
Living with Maddock
  • Spayed
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Tierschutzverein Düren und Umgebung · Germany

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Maddock home

What you'll need for Maddock 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 Maddock

What life with Maddock looks like

Maddock is a young adult cat waiting at Tierschutzverein Düren und Umgebung in Germany.

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 Maddock, answered.

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