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Tante Dete

Mixed Breed · Male

Aunt Dete was born in 2022 and has developed into a very loving and affectionate cat with us. She enjoys being close to her humans and is happy with attention and quiet affection. We are looking for a quiet, loving home for her where she can arrive at her own pace. Socialization with a quiet cat or a quiet tomcat is possible. A hectic household with a lot of commotion is not suitable for her. Aunt Dete has settled in very well with us without outdoor access. Therefore, we can easily imagine a pure indoor living situation for her. A secure balcony would be desirable. Aunt Dete is spayed, microchipped and vaccinated once.

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Tante Dete wurde 2022 geboren und hat sich bei uns zu einer sehr lieben und verschmusten Katze entwickelt. Sie genießt die Nähe zu ihren Menschen und freut sich über Aufmerksamkeit und ruhige Zuwendung. Für sie suchen wir ein ruhiges, liebevolles Zuhause, in dem sie in ihrem eigenen Tempo ankommen kann. Die Vergesellschaftung mit einer ruhigen Katze oder einem ruhigen Kater ist möglich. Ein hektischer Haushalt mit viel Trubel ist für sie eher nicht geeignet. Tante Dete hat sich bei uns auch ohne Freigang sehr gut eingelebt. Daher können wir uns für sie gut eine reine Wohnungshaltung vorstellen. Ein gesicherter Balkon wäre wünschenswert. Tante Dete ist kastriert, gechipt und einmal geimpft.

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Location

🇩🇪Gangelt

Shelter

Katzenrettung Gangelt e.V.

Living with Tante Dete

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped

Cared for by Katzenrettung Gangelt e.V. · Gangelt Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Tante Dete home

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About Tante Dete

What life with Tante Dete looks like

Tante Dete is an adult mixed breed cat waiting at Katzenrettung Gangelt e.V. in Gangelt.

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 Tante Dete, answered.

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