How do I contact the shelter about Mama?

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

Can I adopt Mama if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Waldtierheim Celle 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 Mama 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 Mama 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 Waldtierheim Celle early rather than rehoming privately; they know Mama 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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Mama

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Young · 1 year

Waldtierheim Celle, Im Sande 3 (access via Osterloh direction) We need you—your support helps our dogs, cats, and small animals. Learn more now. We’re urgently looking for farms, equestrian centers, and similar establishments to provide a safe haven for our shy and feral cats. For more information: click here. Our cat mom, affectionately called “Mama,” has lovingly and devotedly raised her kittens at the foster home. Now that her little ones are soon ready to go their own way, Mama herself is longing for a loving home where she can finally be the center of attention. This young lady cat is friendly and open-minded, enjoying plenty of cuddles with her people. She’s playful and curious, and loves spending time together doing fun activities. Mama is familiar with other cats and knows how to get along with dogs, too. Mama is vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed—and thus fully prepared to move into her new forever home. If you’re looking for a cuddly, social, and lovable cat, you’ll find in Mama a loyal companion for life. 🐾❤️ For further details, please contact the team at Waldtierheim, a member of the Association of Lower Saxon Animal Welfare Associations e.V. We require your consent for certain data uses to store and/or retrieve information on your device. You can find more information in our privacy policy. These tools enable essential services and functions, including identity verification, service continuity, and location security. This option cannot be declined. We use third-party providers to display content—for example, we rely on YouTube to embed videos.

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Waldtierheim Celle, Im Sande 3 (Zufahrt Richtung Osterloh) Wir brauchen Dich - deine Unterstützung hilft unseren Hunden, Katzen und Kleintieren. Jetzt informieren. Für unsere scheuen und wilden Katzen suchen wir händeringend Bauernhöfe, Reiterhöfe etc. wo sie einen geschützten Platz zum Leben finden. Nähere Informationen: hier klicken Unsere liebevoll „Mama“ genannte Katzenmama hat ihre Kitten in der Pflegestelle fürsorglich und hingebungsvoll großgezogen. Nun sind ihre Kleinen bald bereit, eigene Wege zu gehen – und auch Mama wünscht sich ein liebevolles Zuhause, in dem sie endlich selbst im Mittelpunkt stehen darf. Die junge Katzendame ist eine freundliche und aufgeschlossene Begleiterin. Sie genießt ausgiebige Kuscheleinheiten mit ihren Menschen, zeigt sich verspielt und neugierig und freut sich über gemeinsame Beschäftigung. Mama kennt andere Katzen und kennt auch den Umgang mit Hunden. Mama ist geimpft, gechippt und kastriert und damit bereit für den Umzug in ihr neues Für-immer-Zuhause. Wer eine verschmuste, soziale und liebenswerte Katze sucht, wird in Mama eine treue Freundin fürs Leben finden. 🐾❤️ Nähere Infos erteilt das Team vom Waldtierheim Mitglied im Verband Niedersächsischer Tierschutzvereine e.V. Wir brauchen deine Zustimmung bei vereinzelten Datennutzungen um Informationen auf einem Gerät zu speichern und/oder abzurufen. Weitere Informationen erhälst du in unserer Datenschutzerklärung. Tools, die wesentliche Services und Funktionen ermöglichen, einschließlich Identitätsprüfung, Servicekontinuität und Standortsicherheit. Diese Option kann nicht abgelehnt werden. Wir benutzen Drittanbieter um Inhalte darzustellen. So setzen wir beispielweise Youtube ein um Videos einzubinden.

Size

Large

Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Waldtierheim Celle

Living with Mama

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped
✓Good with dogs
✓Good with cats

Cared for by Waldtierheim Celle · Germany Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Mama home

What you'll need for Mama in week one.

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About Mama

What life with Mama looks like

Mama is a large young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Waldtierheim Celle 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 Mama, answered.

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