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Mash

Male · Adult · 7 years

Lovely and cuddly - lap pet - playful and lively - needs a quiet home - litter trained Mash came to us as a found animal and was in moderate condition. We have now nursed him back to health and he can finally find a home where he will be lovingly cared for. The large cat is friendly and enjoys attention, petting and closeness, but toys can also excite him. As he is rather sensitive to stress, we would like him to have a quiet environment without dogs or small children in the household. He eats without being picky, but sometimes has a sensitive stomach when the commotion gets too much. Mash knows the outdoors and therefore also wishes to have the opportunity to roam outside in his new home. The cat has the habit of peeing while standing, so we recommend setting up two litter boxes with high edges in the household. He has a heart murmur that should be monitored in the long term.

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- lieb und schmusig - Schoßtier - verspielt und lebhaft - braucht ein ruhiges Zuhause - stubenrein Mash kam als Fundtier zu uns und war in einem mäßigen Pflegezustand. Nun haben wir ihn aufgepäppelt und er kann endlich ein Zuhause finden, in dem er liebevoll umsorgt wird. Der große Kater ist freundlich und freut sich über Aufmerksamkeit, Streicheleinheiten und Nähe, aber auch Spielzeug kann ihn begeistern. Da er eher stressempfindlich ist, wünschen wir uns für ihn eine ruhige Umgebung ohne Hunde oder kleine Kinder im Haushalt. Er frisst nicht wählerisch, hat aber manchmal einen empfindlichen Magen, wenn ihm der Trubel zu viel wird. Mash kennt den Freigang und wünscht sich deshalb auch im neuen Zuhause die Möglichkeit draußen herumzustreifen. Der Kater hat die Eigenheit im Stehen zu pinkeln, daher empfehlen wir im Haushalt zwei Katzentoiletten mit hohen Rändern aufzustellen. Er hat ein Herzgeräusch, das langfristig beobachtet werden sollte.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇩🇪Hamburg
Shelter
Tierheim Hamburg
Living with Mash
  • House-trained
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Hamburg · Hamburg

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Bringing Mash home

What you'll need for Mash 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 Mash

What life with Mash looks like

Mash is a large 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 Mash, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Mash?
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 Mash on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Mash 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 Mash 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 Mash 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 Mash 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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