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Ted

Mixed Breed · Male

Ted came to us at the Melle animal shelter weighing less than 2 kg. He had been left in an apartment. Ted would have died there, starving, if he hadn't been discovered. We had to carefully nurse Ted back to health, and at first it didn't look good for the long-legged, large, approximately 1-year-old cat, but he made a comeback. Today he is a lively sunny cat who wants to seize life with both paws. Ted wants to experience something, wants to be busy and from now on only loved very, very much. Currently, he sometimes tends to impatience, which is why we would not like to place Ted with very young children. Ted is still a bit thin but he is catching up. A blood test result is currently pending, if it is as hoped, the sweet guy could move out soon. After the several-week acclimation in the new home, Ted also wants the possibility to go outside for hours.

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Als Ted zu uns ins Tierheim Melle kam wog er nicht mal mehr 2 kg. Er war in einer Wohnung zurückgelassen worden. Ted wäre dort wohl gestorben, verhungert, wenn er nicht entdeckt worden wäre. Sorgsam mussten wir Ted aufpäppeln und am Anfang sah es gar nicht so gut für den langbeinigen, großen ca. 1jährigen Kater aus aber er hat es geschafft und sich zurückgekämpft. Heute ist er ein temperamentvoller Sonnenschein der das Leben mit beiden Pfoten packen will. Ted möchte etwas erleben, möchte beschäftigt und ab jetzt nur noch sehr, sehr lieb gehabt werden. Momentan ist Ted offensichtlich sehr langweilig, manchmal „sticht ihn geradezu der Hafer“. Seine neuen Menschen sollten seine Körpersprache unbedingt beachten UND verstehen! Deshalb möchten wir Ted auch nicht zu kleinen Kindern vermitteln. Ted benötigt nach der mehrwöchigen Eingewöhnung im neuen Zuhause unbedingt die Möglichkeit stundenweise nach draußen zu dürfen.

Size
Small
Age
—
Location
🇩🇪Melle
Shelter
Tierheim Melle
Living with Ted
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Melle · MelleLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Ted home

What you'll need for Ted 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 Ted

What life with Ted looks like

Ted 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.

Melle, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ted, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Ted?
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 Ted on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Ted 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 Ted 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 Ted 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 Ted 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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