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Moritz

European Shorthair · Male · Young · 3 years

Moritz arrived with us as a found kitten. He is extremely shy and does not want anything to do with people. We are looking for a child-free home for him with cat-experienced can-openers. Once Moritz is settled in, he should be given free roam. This cat needs outdoor access.

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Moritz kam als Fundkater zu uns. Er ist extrem scheu und möchte mit Menschen noch nichts zutun haben. Es wird lange dauern, bis er auftaut. Er ist sehr verträglich mit weiblichen Katzen. Wir suchen ein kinderloses Zuhause für ihn bei katzenerfahrenen Dosenöffnern. Moritz sollte nach Eingewöhnung Freigang erhalten.

Size

Small

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Tierheim Heppenheim

Living with Moritz

✓Neutered
✓Good with kids

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Moritz home

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About Moritz

What life with Moritz looks like

Moritz is a small young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Heppenheim 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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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 Heppenheim 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 Heppenheim 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
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 Heppenheim 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.