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Maxi

European Shorthair · Male

Dear Diary, today was a good day: I have learned a lot since I arrived here. So I know that there are also good people who like cats. They also forgive me for being very shy and not getting along with small children, but I get along very well with the other cats - that makes it easier here because I'm not alone. Well, unfortunately I'm a bit locked up here and I really need a new home with outdoor access. By the way, as nice as it is here, but... well, slowly I really would like a home where I can stay permanently.

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Liebes Tagebuch, heute war ein guter Tag: Ich habe viel gelernt, seitdem ich hier angekommen bin. So weiß ich, dass es auch gute Menschen gibt, die Katzen mögen. Auch verzeihen sie mir, dass ich noch sehr scheu bin und mit kleinen Kindern nicht auskomme, aber mit den anderen Katzen verstehe ich mich sehr gut – das macht es hier einfacher, denn ich bin ja nicht allein. Nun ja, leider bin ich hier etwas eingesperrt und ich bräuchte wirklich ein neues Zuhause mit Freigang. Apropos „Zuhause“, so schön es hier auch ist, aber… naja, so langsam hätte ich wirklich gerne ein Heim, in dem ich dauerhaft

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Rüdersdorf bei Berlin
Shelter
Meine Katzenstation
Living with Maxi
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Meine Katzenstation · Rüdersdorf bei BerlinLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Maxi home

What you'll need for Maxi in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

    Top-loading carriers are easier than dragging cats out of a side door.

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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
    Editor's pick

    Covered Litter Box

    Privacy reduces stress in week one. Get one size up from what you'd think.

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    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

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    €10–18
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    €10–18
  6. 06

    Sturdy Scratching Post

    Tall enough they can stretch fully. Saves your couch from week one.

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    €30–60

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About Maxi

What life with Maxi looks like

Maxi is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Meine Katzenstation in Rüdersdorf bei Berlin.

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.

Rüdersdorf bei Berlin, Germany browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Maxi, answered.

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