Not confirmed since October 26, 2026

Mattes

Mixed Breed · Male

After two years, Mattes unfortunately returned to us. He was rehomed with Konrad to a third cat that was suitable for apartment living a couple of years ago. When that cat passed away, Mattes and Konrad no longer got along. Konrad could be rehomed, but Mattes couldn't manage on his own anymore. In his previous home, he was quite friendly, but here he shows complete shyness. Therefore, the handsome tomcat is looking for a new home with a confident cat. Who has a dog bed free for our sensitive one?? I need a financial (partial) sponsor team that can put in 50 € per month for me!

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Nach zwei Jahren kam Mattes leider zu uns zurück. Er war damals mit Konrad zusammen zu einer dritten Katze in Wohnungshaltung vermittelt worden. Als diese verstarb, verstanden sich Mattes und Konrad auf einmal nicht mehr. Konrad konnte weitervermittelt werden, jedoch kam Mattes allein nicht mehr klar. In seinem Zuhause war er wohl recht zugänglich, bei uns zeigt er sich erst mal komplett verschüchtert. Deswegen sucht der hübsche Kater schnell wieder ein neues Zuhause bei einer souveränen Katze. Wer hat ein Körbchen frei für unser Sensibelchen?? Meine finanzielle Patin Cl.Ste. stemmt 50 € mtl. für mich – Patenschaft gedeckt!

Size

Medium

Age

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Location

🇩🇪Datzetal

Shelter

Tierschutzverein Sadelkow - Gnadenhof Sonnenschein e.V.

Living with Mattes

✓Neutered

Cared for by Tierschutzverein Sadelkow - Gnadenhof Sonnenschein e.V. · Datzetal Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Mattes home

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About Mattes

What life with Mattes looks like

Mattes is a medium-sized adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierschutzverein Sadelkow - Gnadenhof Sonnenschein e.V. in Datzetal.

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.

Datzetal, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Mattes, answered.

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