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Mattis

European Shorthair · Male

Mattis. Breed: EKH. Gender: male. Age: approximately 3.26. Housing: no information. ID: T26-0377. Mattis came to us with his mother and siblings. Although the mother was very affectionate, Mattis still struggles with human proximity. He is still very reserved and likes to hide, but he is making steady progress. Mattis is looking for a home where he can be given the necessary time and peace. He will only be placed with or to a suitable second cat. Emergency animal: No. Found animal: No. Placed: No.

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Mattis. Rasse: EKHGeschlecht: männlichAlter: *ca. 3.26Haltung: keine AngabenKennung: T26-0377Mattis kam mit seiner Mama und Geschwistern zu uns.Obwohl die Mama sehr zutraulich war, tut sich Mattis noch schwer mit menschlicher Nähe.Er ist noch sehr zurückhaltend und versteckt sich gerne, macht aber stetig Fortschritte.Mattis sucht ein Zuhause in dem man ihm die nötige Zeit und Ruhe gibt.Er wird nur mit oder zu einer passenden Zweitkatze vermittelt.Notfalltier: NeinFundtier: NeinVermittelt: Neinzurück

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🇩🇪Geldern
Shelter
Tierheim Geldern
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Bringing Mattis home

What you'll need for Mattis in week one.

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  1. 01
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    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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    €25–40
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    Feliway Calming Spray

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    €18–25
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    Covered Litter Box

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    Clumping Cat Litter

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    Litter Scoop + Stand

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Mattis

What life with Mattis looks like

Mattis is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Geldern in Geldern.

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.

Geldern, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Mattis, answered.

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