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Madox & Crystal

Male · Adult · 4 years

- cautious (Madox) - protective (Madox) - curious (Madox) - sometimes unsure (Madox) - gentle (Crystal) - calm (Crystal) - attentive (Crystal) - reserved (Crystal) - sensitive cats - need patience and a quiet home Madox and Crystal are two sensitive souls who prefer to observe the world from a safe distance. Both are still very cautious and reserved around people. They don't hide completely but follow curiously and attentively what's happening around them with a bit of distance and in their own way. We wish for them a loving home with cat-experienced people who bring understanding, patience, and above all, calm. Madox, the black-and-white tomcat, often takes on the role of protector. If something gets too close, he clearly shows his unease and can even hiss at times. Crystal, on the other hand, is the gentler of the two. She stays more still, observes attentively, and meets her surroundings carefully and softly. Madox and Crystal need people who don't expect anything from them and give them the time to decide how much closeness they want to allow. Whether they become snuggling cats someday, we can't promise. But we see two special cats who deserve a home with understanding, where they can simply be themselves.

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- vorsichtig (Madox) - beschützend (Madox) - neugierig (Madox) - manchmal unsicher (Madox) - sanft (Crystal) - ruhig (Crystal) - aufmerksam (Crystal) - zurückhaltend (Crystal) - sensible Katzen - brauchen Geduld und ein ruhiges Zuhause Madox und Chrystal sind zwei sensible Seelen, die die Welt lieber erstmal aus sicherer Entfernung beobachten. Menschen gegenüber sind beide noch sehr vorsichtig und zurückhaltend. Sie verstecken sich nicht komplett, sondern verfolgen neugierig und aufmerksam, was um sie herum passiert immer mit etwas Abstand und auf ihre eigene Art. Für die beiden wünschen wir uns ein liebevolles Zuhause bei katzenerfahrenen Menschen, die Verständnis, Geduld und vor allem Ruhe mitbringen. Madox, der schwarz-weiße Kater, übernimmt dabei oft die Rolle des Beschützers. Wenn ihm etwas zu nah wird, zeigt er deutlich seine Unsicherheit und kann auch mal fauchen. Crystal hingegen ist die sanftere von beiden. Sie bleibt eher still, beobachtet aufmerksam und begegnet ihrer Umgebung vorsichtig und leise. Madox und Crystal brauchen Menschen, die nichts von ihnen erwarten und ihnen die Zeit geben, selbst zu entscheiden, wie viel Nähe sie zulassen möchten. Ob sie irgendwann Schmusekatzen werden, können wir nicht versprechen. Aber wir sehen zwei besondere Katzen, die ein verständnisvolles Zuhause verdient haben, in dem sie einfach sie selbst sein dürfen.

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Hamburg
Shelter
Tierheim Hamburg
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Cared for by Tierheim Hamburg · Hamburg

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Madox & Crystal home

What you'll need for Madox & Crystal in week one.

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  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
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    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
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    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 Madox & Crystal

What life with Madox & Crystal looks like

Madox & Crystal is a 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. 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 Madox & Crystal, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Madox & Crystal?
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 Madox & Crystal on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Madox & Crystal 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Madox & Crystal 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 Madox & Crystal 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 Madox & Crystal 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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