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Mathilda

Female

Mathilda (tigered) didn't have an easy start in life. Born on a farm and almost died from parvovirus at around 10 weeks. Mathilda was particularly badly affected and showed how much she wanted to live and won the fight for survival thanks to a week of intensive care. Hence the name - the mighty fighter. For a former farm kitten, she has gained trust very quickly, is rather fearless of household noises, doesn't hide, is curious and open-minded. During petting, she purrs and meows extensively. She likes to wrestle and is crazy about toy mice and spirals. Angle games are also very popular. Mathilda wants to go outdoors later.

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Mathilda (getigert) hatte keinen einfachen Start ins Leben. Geboren auf einem Bauernhof und am Parvovirus mit ca 10 Wochen fast gestorben. Mathilda hat es besonders schlimm erwischt und sie hat gezeigt, wie sehr sie leben möchte und hat dank einer Woche Intensivmedizin den Überlebenskampf gewonnen. Daher auch der Name - die mächtige Kämpferin. Für ein ehemaliges Bauernhofkitten hat sie sehr schnell Vertrauen gefasst, ist bei Haushaltsgeräusche eher unerschrocken, verstecken sich nicht, ist neugierig und aufgeschlossen. Während der Streicheleinheiten wird ausgiebig geschnurrt und miaut. Sie rauft gerne und ist ganz verrückt nach Spielzeugmäusen und Spiralen. Angelspiele sind aber auch sehr beliebt. Mathilda möchte später Freigang.

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Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Tierheim Crailsheim

Cared for by Tierheim Crailsheim · Germany

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About Mathilda

What life with Mathilda looks like

Mathilda is an adult cat waiting at Tierheim Crailsheim 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Mathilda, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Mathilda?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Crailsheim handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Mathilda on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Mathilda if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Crailsheim 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Mathilda 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 Mathilda 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 Crailsheim early rather than rehoming privately; they know Mathilda 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.