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Adopt Matteo

Domestic Shorthair · Male · 3 years

Matteo came to the shelter as a stray. This handsome tomcat can be insecure initially and will hiss and strike out. When he panics, he may also bite. Once you gain his trust, he becomes very affectionate. Matteo can be easily won over with food. We are looking for a home without children with the possibility of enjoying outdoor access after a sufficient adjustment period. Perfect would be an environment with few other cats, as he has a rough relationship with them. Contact Ms. Lohmann and Mr. Schulz at the shelter for more information.

Size
Medium
Age
3 years
Location
🇩🇪Bremen
Shelter
Bremer Tierschutzverein e.V.
Living with Matteo
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✕Good with kids
  • ✕Has special needs
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Matteo home

What you'll need for Matteo 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
  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 Matteo

What life with Matteo looks like

Matteo is a medium-sized adult domestic shorthair cat waiting at Bremer Tierschutzverein e.V. in Bremen.

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.

Note from the shelter: Can be defensive when scared - may hiss, scratch or bite when panicked. Needs patient introduction period and eventual outdoor access.

🇩🇪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.

Bremen, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Matteo, answered.

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