Not confirmed since October 25, 2026

Matteo

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Young · 3 years

Matteo und sein Bruder Mirko kamen als Kitten ins Tierheim. Matteo ist sehr schüchtern und ängstlich, er versteckt sich vor Fremden und möchte nicht angefasst werden. Matteo braucht ein ruhiges Zuhause und Menschen, die ihn nicht überfordern und viel Geduld haben. Er wird im eigenen Zuhause und mit festen Bezugspersonen bestimmt zutraulich werden. Matteo wird nur zusammen mit Mirko abgegeben. Die beiden werden nur in Wohnungshaltung vermittelt.

Size

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Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Katzenhilfe-Westerwald e.V.

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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Matteo home

What you'll need for Matteo in week one.

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About Matteo

What life with Matteo looks like

Matteo is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Katzenhilfe-Westerwald e.V. 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 Matteo, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Matteo?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Katzenhilfe-Westerwald 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 — Katzenhilfe-Westerwald 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
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 Katzenhilfe-Westerwald 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.