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Matteo

Mixed Breed · Male

This young tomcat was brought to us as a found animal. He is said to have been found behind the Greisbach barracks in Gelnhausen, an area from which we have actually taken in more found cats before. When the little guy arrived, he was not doing well. He had a fever and a severely inflamed tongue, which is why he was taken directly to our hospital ward. He was treated and lovingly cared for there - and fortunately, he is doing much better now. He eats well again, is recovering nicely, and we hope he will be ready for his own home soon.And there, the real cat life can finally begin! Because our little patient is young, playful, curious and just adorable. At the same time, he is incredibly sweet and affectionate, is wonderful to touch and does many things quite naturally. A really great little tomcat, who brings the best prerequisites to become a wonderful companion one day.Basically, we would of course like to have cat company for such a young tomcat, ideally with a similarly young and playful cat.However, since his illness may still be contagious to other cats for some time, a single cat is also possible for the time being.

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Kleiner Kater großes Herz sucht Zuhause 👁️ Dieses junge Katerchen wurde uns als Fundtier gebracht. Gefunden worden sein soll er hinter der Kreissparkasse in Gelnhausen, einem Bereich, aus dem wir tatsächlich schon häufiger Fundkatzen aufgenommen haben. 🩹 Als der kleine Mann bei uns ankam, ging es ihm leider nicht gut. Er hatte Fieber und eine stark entzündete Zunge und zog deshalb zunächst direkt auf unsere Krankenstation. Dort wurde er behandelt und liebevoll versorgt – und glücklicherweise geht es ihm inzwischen deutlich besser. Er frisst wieder gut, erholt sich prima und wir hoffen, dass er schon bald bereit für sein eigenes Zuhause sein wird. 😸 Und dort darf dann endlich das richtige Katerleben beginnen! Denn unser kleiner Patient ist jung, verspielt, neugierig und einfach goldig. Gleichzeitig ist er unglaublich lieb und verschmust, lässt sich wunderbar anfassen und macht vieles ganz selbstverständlich mit. Ein richtig tolles kleines Katerchen, das beste Voraussetzungen mitbringt, einmal ein wunderbarer Begleiter zu werden. Grundsätzlich wünschen wir uns für einen so jungen Kater natürlich Katzengesellschaft, am besten mit einer ebenfalls jungen und verspielten Katze. 🐈‍⬛🐈Da seine Erkrankung möglicherweise noch eine Zeit lang für andere Katzen ansteckend sein kann, kommt aber auch zunächst eine

Size
Large
Age
—
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutz Kinzig-Main e.V. (Tierheim Gelnhausen)
Living with Matteo
  • ✓Good with cats
Cared for by Tierschutz Kinzig-Main e.V. (Tierheim Gelnhausen) · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 5 days 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

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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

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    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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    €30–60

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About Matteo

What life with Matteo looks like

Matteo is a large adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierschutz Kinzig-Main e.V. (Tierheim Gelnhausen) 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. 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 Matteo, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Matteo?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierschutz Kinzig-Main e.V. (Tierheim Gelnhausen) 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 — Tierschutz Kinzig-Main e.V. (Tierheim Gelnhausen) 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 Tierschutz Kinzig-Main e.V. (Tierheim Gelnhausen) 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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