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Mats & Zorro

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Mats & Zorro – – – Mats & Zorro ❤ Two little "wobbly cats" who, thanks to the care of our volunteers, have not given up hope of one day moving into their own home, just like our other charges. Unfortunately, their brother Fritz did not have this luck. His condition was already too poor when the three arrived, and his body could no longer cope with the challenges. 💔 Through Fritz's autopsy, we now know that the neurological abnormalities (ataxia) of the siblings are due to cerebellar hypoplasia – a malformation of the cerebellum that occurs in the womb if the mother cat is infected with the parvovirus during pregnancy. Luckily, Mats (black and white) and Zorro (gray and white) are doing well, and we look hopefully towards the future – and a home of their own 🌟 The two young brothers are quite normal and yet something very special: they love to play and cuddle, get along wonderfully with the other cats at the foster home, and Mats' best friend is the dog Krümel, whom he adores. Both enjoy life to the fullest, and especially Mats is hard to stop once he has set his mind on something. However, it is important to know that Mats and Zorro are impaired. Their ataxia only slightly limits them in everyday life, but future owners should be aware of this particularity. For example, small stairs or ramps to reach the sofa or bed can be helpful. Physiotherapy can also support them in the long term. Additionally, both have teeth that are not normally aligned. Zorro has already had an appointment including X-rays, and a follow-up examination in a year was recommended. Mats' appointment is still pending. Mats and Zorro can be visited at their foster home in Gedern (63688)!

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Mats & Zorro – – – Mats & Zorro ❤Zwei kleine „Wackelkatzen“, die – dank der Fürsorge unserer Ehrenamtlichen – die Hoffnung nicht aufgeben, irgendwann wie unsere anderen Schützlinge in ihr eigenes Zuhause ziehen zu dürfen.Ihr Bruder Fritz hatte dieses Glück leider nicht. Sein Zustand war schon zu schlecht, als die drei zu uns kamen, und sein Körper konnte die Herausforderungen nicht mehr bewältigen. 💔Durch die Obduktion von Fritz wissen wir nun, dass die neurologischen Auffälligkeiten (Ataxie) der Geschwister auf eine Zerebellare Hypoplasie zurückzuführen sind – eine Fehlbildung des Kleinhirns, die bereits im Mutterleib entsteht, wenn die Mutterkatze während der Trächtigkeit mit dem Parvovirus infiziert ist.Mats (schwarz-weiß) und Zorro (grau-weiß) geht es zum Glück gut, und wir blicken hoffnungsvoll in Richtung Zukunft – und eigenes Zuhause 🌟Die beiden jungen Brüder sind ziemlich normal und doch etwas ganz Besonderes: Sie spielen und kuscheln für ihr Leben gern, verstehen sich wunderbar mit den anderen Katzen auf der Pflegestelle und Mats’ bester Freund ist Hund Krümel, den er heiß und innig liebt. Beide genießen ihr Leben in vollen Zügen, und besonders Mats lässt sich kaum aufhalten, wenn er sich etwas in den Kopf gesetzt hat.Dennoch ist wichtig zu wissen, dass Mats und Zorro beeinträchtigt sind. Ihre Ataxie schränkt sie im Alltag zwar nur geringfügig ein, dennoch sollten zukünftige Besitzer sich dieser Besonderheit bewusst sein. Hilfreich sind zum Beispiel kleine Treppen oder Rampen, um Sofa oder Bett zu erreichen. Auch Physiotherapie kann sie langfristig unterstützen.Zusätzlich sind bei beiden die Zähne nicht normtypisch angelegt. Zorro hatte hierzu bereits einen Termin inklusive Röntgen, bei dem eine Kontrolluntersuchung in einem Jahr empfohlen wurde. Mats’ Termin steht noch aus.Mats und Zorro können auf ihrer Pflegestelle bei Gedern (63688) kennengelernt werden!Für ihre Versorgung auf der Pflegestelle bis zu ihrer

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Bringing Mats & Zorro home

What you'll need for Mats & Zorro 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
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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
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    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

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    €10–18
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    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 Mats & Zorro

What life with Mats & Zorro looks like

Mats & Zorro is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierschutzverein Hünfeld in Nüsttal.

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 Mats & Zorro, answered.

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