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European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 5 years

Our tomcat Maxi was born in late November 2021 and arrived at our animal shelter in early 2022. Although the young lad hadn't had much experience with people, he has handled it very well and lives peacefully with the other park cats. He doesn't take off running when he sees us and remains very relaxed and calm. If given some space and not pressured, he can become a great walking companion. Existing cats in the household can help him step by step to overcome his fear.

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Unser Kater Maxi ist Ende November 2021 geboren und kam Anfang 2022 zu uns ins Tierheim. Viel Erfahrungen mit dem Menschen hatte der Jungspund nicht gemacht. Dafür hat er es aber sehr gut gemeistert und lebt friedlich mit den anderen Parkkatzen bei uns. Er ergreift nicht die Flucht wenn er uns sieht und bleibt ganz entspannt sitzen. Wenn man ihm Freiraum gibt und nichts auf Zwang versucht, kann er ein toller Wegbegleiter werden. Gerne dürfen ihn bestehende Katzen die im Haushalt leben, helfen da Schritt für Schritt die Angst zu nehmen.

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Cottbus
Shelter
Tierheim Cottbus
Living with Maxi
  • Neutered
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Maxi home

What you'll need for Maxi in week one.

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  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
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    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 Tierheim Cottbus in Cottbus.

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 Maxi, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Maxi?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Cottbus 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 — Tierheim Cottbus 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 Tierheim Cottbus 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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