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Mixed Breed · Male

Name: Moritz Age: 5 years. Gender: male, neutered Moritz is a chipped tomcat who loves human contact above all else. He is extremely people-oriented, cuddly, and shows his affection in very special ways – he loves jumping onto his favorite person's shoulder to be as close as possible. Moritz wishes for a home with outdoor access so he can explore his surroundings while still spending lots of time with his humans. His ears are somewhat sensitive, but this doesn't bother him at all – he is joyful, active, and full of curiosity. A true heart cat who makes every day a little bit brighter with his charming nature.

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Name: MoritzAlter: 5 Jahre. Geschlecht: männlich, kastriert Moritz ist ein gechippter Kater, der den Kontakt zu Menschen über alles liebt. Er ist extrem menschenbezogen, verschmust und zeigt seine Zuneigung auf ganz besondere Weise – am liebsten springt er seinem Lieblingsmenschen direkt auf die Schulter, um ganz nah dabei zu sein. Moritz wünscht sich ein Zuhause mit Freigang, damit er seine Umgebung erkunden und gleichzeitig viel Zeit mit seinen Menschen verbringen kann. Seine Ohren sind etwas empfindlich, was ihn aber kein Stück stört – er ist lebensfroh, aktiv und voller Neugier. Ein echter Herzenskatze, die mit ihrer charmanten Art jeden Tag ein bisschen schöner macht.

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierheim Oellschuetz
Living with Moritz
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Bringing Moritz home

What you'll need for Moritz 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 Moritz

What life with Moritz looks like

Moritz is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierheim Oellschuetz in Germany.

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 Moritz, answered.

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