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Maddy

Female · Senior · 11 years

Maddy came to us in a bad state. She had open wounds from an injury and maggots were already infesting them. She needed a long treatment, but fortunately, she is doing well now. However, all the stress has taken a toll on her and she needs to regain her trust. In the cat room, she feels uncomfortable, the commotion is too much for her. Once you have made friends with her, she will give head bumps and let you pet her - it just takes a little while. We are looking for a quiet home for Maddy in apartment keeping (with secured balcony or garden) with loving people with cat experience. A present, quiet and non-dominant cat should not be a problem. If you are interested in adopting Maddy, please write us a detailed email.

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Maddy kam in einem schlimmen Zustand zu uns. Sie hatte offene Wunden von einer Verletzung und es tummelten sich bereits Maden darin. Sie musste lange behandelt werden, aber glücklicherweise geht es ihr mittlerweile wieder gut. Der ganze Stress hat ihr allerdings ziemlich zugesetzt und sie muss erst einmal wieder Vertrauen fassen. Im Katzenzimmer fühlt sie sich unwohl, der Trubel ist ihr zu viel. Hat man einmal mit ihr Freundschaft geschlossen, gibt sie gerne Köpfchen und lässt sich auch streicheln – es dauert nur ein bisschen. Wir suchen für Maddy ein ruhiges Zuhause in Wohnungshaltung (mit gesichertem Balkon oder Garten) bei lieben Menschen mit Katzenerfahrung. Eine vorhandene, ruhige und nicht dominante Katze sollte kein Problem sein. Wenn Sie sich für die Adoption von Maddy interessieren, schreiben Sie uns bitte eine ausführliche E-Mail.

Size
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇩🇪Bergheim
Shelter
Tierheim Bergheim
Living with Maddy
  • Good with cats
Cared for by Tierheim Bergheim · Bergheim

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Maddy home

What you'll need for Maddy 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 Maddy

What life with Maddy looks like

Maddy is a senior cat waiting at Tierheim Bergheim in Bergheim.

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. 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 Maddy, answered.

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