How do I contact the shelter about Max & Moritz?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierschutzverein für den Kreis Altenkirchen e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Max & Moritz on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Max & Moritz if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierschutzverein für den Kreis Altenkirchen 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 Max & Moritz 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 Max & Moritz 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 für den Kreis Altenkirchen e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Max & Moritz 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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Max & Moritz

European Shorthair · Male · Young · 1 year

Max and Moritz came to us last year along with 5 other cats for a very sad reason: Their owner passed away, and no one felt responsible for the cats, so they were left alone. We took in the seven cats at that time – two of them have already found loving homes. Now we hope for the same for the remaining ones! 💛 Character & Behavior Moritz is still quite shy. Most of the time, he lies in his safe cave on the scratching post and observes everything from there. The handsome tomcat needs calm and patient people who will give him time to settle in. He would like to move into a new home together with tomcat Max. Max enjoys his life to the fullest and loves to bask in the sun 🐾. He is a bit more trusting than Moritz 🐱 ➡️ After an appropriate adjustment period, we wish for them to have free access in a traffic-calmed environment, far from main or heavily trafficked roads. This cat needs outdoor access.

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Max und Moritz kamen mit 5 weiteren Katzen letzten Jahr aus einem sehr traurigen Grund zu uns: Ihre Besitzerin ist verstorben und niemand fühlte sich für die Katzen verantwortlich und so blieben sie alleine zurück. Wir haben die sieben Katzen damals aufgenommen – zwei durften bereits in ein liebevolles Zuhause ziehen. Nun wünschen wir uns das Gleiche für die übrigen! 💛 Charakter & Verhalten Moritz ist noch sehr zurückhaltend. Meist liegt er in seiner sicheren Höhle auf dem Kratzbaum und beäugt das Geschehen von dort aus. Der hübsche Kater benötigt ruhige und geduldige Menschen, die ihm Zeit geben anzukommen. Mit ihm zusammen würde Kater Max gerne in ein neues Zuhause ziehen. Max genießt sein Leben in vollen Zügen, lässt sich gerne die Sonne auf den Pelz scheinen 🐾. Er ist schon etwas zutraulicher als Moritz 🐱 ➡️ Nach einer angemessenen Eingewöhnungszeit wünschen wir uns für sie Freigang in verkehrsberuhigter Umgebung, fernab von Haupt- oder stark befahrenen Straßen. 🌳 Bei Fragen oder Interesse gerne per E-Mail unter melden 📩

Size

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Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇩🇪Daaden

Shelter

Tierschutzverein für den Kreis Altenkirchen e.V.

Living with Max & Moritz

✓Neutered

Cared for by Tierschutzverein für den Kreis Altenkirchen e.V. · Daaden Learn about European Shorthair →

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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Max & Moritz home

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About Max & Moritz

What life with Max & Moritz looks like

Max & Moritz is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierschutzverein für den Kreis Altenkirchen e.V. in Daaden.

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 Max & Moritz, answered.

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