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Female · Senior · 11 years

Momo has had quite the odyssey. The poor cat fell from the third floor of her original owners' home and landed on a fire grate. They had her X-rayed, but declined further treatment at the clinic. After the fall, the vet regularly had to manually empty her bladder because Momo was paralyzed. She seemed to be a burden. Eventually, they tried to give away Momo for free on eBay classifieds – and under false pretenses, claiming she only "lost a little urine." After some time, kind people took her in, but they had no idea what was coming. They tried their best, but were overwhelmed with her medical care. Eventually, they asked us for help, and we took in Momo – along with her health issues. Currently, we have to manually empty her bladder three times a day. The full bladder, which feels like a soft balloon in her lower abdomen, is gently but firmly massaged in the direction of the urethra. Momo takes this very well, is very patient, and even purrs while it’s happening. It’s really no big deal. She is an absolutely loving, calm, and relaxed female cat. We are now searching for the needle in the haystack: people who can provide her with the necessary treatment. She makes it easy for her people and rewards them with her dreamy personality. Maybe there are cat lovers out there who are familiar with this method or willing to learn it? If you are interested in meeting Momo (also known as "Sugarpuddle"), feel free to send us an email.

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Momo hat eine ziemliche Odyssee hinter sich. Die arme Katze fiel bei ihren ursprünglichen Besitzern aus dem dritten Stock und landete auf einer Feuerschale. Sie ließen sie röntgen, lehnten aber weitere Behandlungen in der Klinik ab. Beim Haustierarzt wurde dann regelmäßig die Blase manuell entleert, da Momo nach dem Sturz gelähmt war. Sie war anscheinend nur noch eine Last. Schließlich verschenkten sie Momo über eBay Kleinanzeigen – und das unter Vortäuschung falscher Tatsachen, denn angeblich verlor sie nur „ein wenig Urin”. Nach einer Weile fanden sich liebe Menschen, die sich ihrer annahmen, aber nicht ahnten, was da auf sie zukam. Sie versuchten viel, waren aber mit der medizinischen Versorgung überfordert. Schließlich baten sie uns um Hilfe, und wir übernahmen Momo – samt ihrer gesundheitlichen Probleme.Derzeit sieht es so aus, dass wir ihre Blase dreimal täglich manuell entleeren. Dabei wird die volle Blase, die sich wie ein weicher Ballon im Unterbauch anfühlt, sanft, aber bestimmt in Richtung der Harnröhre ausmassiert. Momo lässt sich das sehr gut gefallen, ist ganz geduldig und schnurrt sogar dabei. Es ist wirklich kein großes Ding.Sie ist eine absolut liebe, ruhige und entspannte Katzendame. Für sie suchen wir nun die Nadel im Heuhaufen: Menschen, die sich ihre notwendige Behandlung zutrauen. Sie macht es einem wirklich einfach und belohnt ihre Menschen mit ihrem traumhaft lieben Charakter. Vielleicht gibt es ja Katzenfreunde, die mit dieser Methode vertraut sind oder bereit sind, es zu lernen?Wenn Sie sich für ein Kennenlernen mit Zuckerpupe Momo interessieren, schreiben Sie uns gerne eine E-Mail.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇩🇪Bergheim
Shelter
Tierheim Bergheim
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Bringing Momo home

What you'll need for Momo 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 Momo

What life with Momo looks like

Momo is a large senior cat waiting at Tierheim Bergheim in Bergheim.

Senior cats are the gentlest house guests: predictable, mostly silent, and grateful for a sunny windowsill. Older cats often have minor dental or kidney issues — keep an eye on water intake and weight. Many sleep eighteen hours a day and want no part of any drama.

🇩🇪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 Momo, answered.

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