How do I contact the shelter about Missy?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Hamburger Tierschutzverein handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Missy on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Missy if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Hamburger Tierschutzverein 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 Missy 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 Missy 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 Hamburger Tierschutzverein early rather than rehoming privately; they know Missy 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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Missy

Female · Young · 1 year

Missy is a friendly, loving and very affectionate cat who enjoys the company of her humans. At the same time, she is confident and brings a playful, lively nature that provides variety and good mood. She loves to explore her surroundings, play and be active. For Missy it is particularly important to enjoy outdoor access after an appropriate adjustment period. The opportunity to be outdoors and discover her environment is part of a happy cat life for her. Although Missy is very attached to people, she needs time to settle into a new environment. Changes and stress affect her - in such situations, she may temporarily stop eating. Therefore, she seeks a quiet home with people who give her the time to arrive at her own pace and accompany her attentively during the adjustment period. Missy is of course housebroken. A quiet environment without much hustle and bustle helps her feel safe and develop trust in her new surroundings. We wish Missy a loving home with understanding people, a quiet living situation and the opportunity for outdoor access. Whoever encounters her with patience and gives her the time she needs will get a affectionate, playful and lively companion by his side.

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Missy kam als Fundtier zu uns ins Tierheim. Nun sucht die Maunz ein neues Für-immer-Zuhause. Missy ist eine freundliche, liebe und sehr verschmuste Katze, die den Kontakt zu ihren Menschen genießt. Gleichzeitig ist sie selbstbewusst und bringt eine verspielte, lebhafte Art mit, wodurch sie für Abwechslung und gute Laune sorgt. Sie liebt es, ihre Umgebung zu erkunden, zu spielen und aktiv zu sein. Für Missy ist es besonders wichtig, nach einer angemessenen Eingewöhnungszeit wieder Freigang genießen zu können. Die Möglichkeit, draußen unterwegs zu sein und ihre Umgebung zu entdecken, gehört für sie zu einem glücklichen Katzenleben dazu. Obwohl Missy Menschen sehr zugewandt ist, braucht sie Zeit, um sich in einer neuen Umgebung einzuleben. Veränderungen und Stress setzen ihr zu – in solchen Situationen kann es vorkommen, dass sie das Fressen vorübergehend einstellt. Deshalb sucht sie ein ruhiges Zuhause bei Menschen, die ihr die Zeit geben, in ihrem eigenen Tempo anzukommen, und sie während der Eingewöhnung aufmerksam begleiten. Missy ist selbstverständlich stubenrein. Ein ruhiges Umfeld ohne viel Hektik hilft ihr dabei, sich sicher zu fühlen und Vertrauen in ihre neue Umgebung zu entwickeln. Für Missy wünschen wir uns ein liebevolles Zuhause mit verständnisvollen Menschen, einer ruhigen Wohnsituation und der Möglichkeit zum Freigang. Wer ihr mit Geduld begegnet und ihr die Zeit gibt, die sie braucht, bekommt eine verschmuste, verspielte und lebensfrohe Begleiterin an seine Seite. Wenn Sie Missy ein liebevolles Zuhause schenken möchten, schicken Sie gerne Ihre ausgefüllte Selbstauskunft an (Für die Adresse JavaScript anschalten). 26.06.2026 (kw)

Size

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Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇩🇪Hamburg

Shelter

Hamburger Tierschutzverein

Living with Missy

✓House-trained
✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✓Microchipped

Cared for by Hamburger Tierschutzverein · Hamburg

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Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Missy home

What you'll need for Missy in week one.

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About Missy

What life with Missy looks like

Missy is a young adult cat waiting at Hamburger Tierschutzverein in Hamburg.

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.

Hamburg, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Missy, answered.

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