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Adopt Steve

Mixed Breed · Male

Our charming tomcat Steve forms a very close and special relationship with the right person. The 9-year-old tomcat enjoys it when his world revolves mainly around him, and he appreciates cozy and comfortable surroundings. After settling into his new home, Steve would love the possibility of going outside sometimes to stretch his paws. Steve unfortunately finds living with small children too stressful. He also believes that other cats or dogs do not need to live directly in his new home. Steve has a tendency to form calcium oxalate stones, so he needs special food to prevent these stones from forming in the first place.

Read original (de)

Bei dem zu ihm passenden Menschen geht unser charmanter Kater Steve eine sehr enge und besondere Beziehung ein. Der 9jährige Kater mag es wenn die Welt seines Menschen sich (zumindest vorwiegend) nur um ihn dreht, außerdem schätzt er es kuschelig und gemütlich. Nach der Eingewöhnung im neuen Zuhause fänd Steve die Möglichkeit super, sich draußen auch mal etwas die Pfoten vertreten zu dürfen. Das Zusammenleben mit kleinen Kindern empfindet Steve leider als zu stressig. Auch weitere Katzen oder Hunde müssen seiner Meinung nach nicht direkt in seinem neuen Zuhause leben. Steve hat eine Neigung zur Bildung von Calciumoxolatsteinen, deshalb benötigt er ein spezielles Futter damit sich diese Steine erst gar nicht mehr bilden können.

Size
Small
Age
Location
🇩🇪Melle
Shelter
Tierheim Melle
Living with Steve
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Steve home

What you'll need for Steve in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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
    Editor's pick

    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 Steve

What life with Steve looks like

Steve is a small adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierheim Melle in Melle.

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 Steve, answered.

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