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Thea

Mixed Breed Cat · Female · Adult · 6 years

Thea is a former stray who has had to go through a lot in her life and has corresponding scars. With us, she shows herself to be people-oriented and clearly enjoys petting and brushing. Nevertheless, she is to be approached with some caution and has her own mind; she will therefore only be placed in experienced hands. Physically, she suffers from arthritis and spondylosis in her back, which is why she finds it difficult to groom herself and is dependent on help with grooming. In addition, she needs special food. We are looking for a quiet, cat-experienced home for her that meets her health needs and provides her with the necessary stability.

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Thea ist eine ehemalige Streunerin, die in ihrem Leben schon einiges mitgemacht haben muss und entsprechende Spuren davongetragen hat. Bei uns zeigt sie sich menschenbezogen und genießt Streicheleinheiten sowie das Bürsten sichtlich. Dennoch ist sie mit einer gewissen Vorsicht zu genießen und hat ihren eigenen Kopf; sie wird daher ausschließlich in erfahrene Hände vermittelt. Körperlich leidet sie an Arthrose und Spondylose im Rücken, weshalb ihr das eigenständige Putzen schwerfällt und sie auf Unterstützung bei der Fellpflege angewiesen ist. Zudem benötigt sie ein spezielles Futter. Wir suchen für sie ein ruhiges, katzenerfahrenes Zuhause, das ihren gesundheitlichen Bedürfnissen gerecht wird und ihr die nötige Stabilität bietet.

Size

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Age

Adult · 6 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Tierheim Stadthagen

Living with Thea

✓Spayed

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About Thea

What life with Thea looks like

Thea is an adult mixed breed cat cat waiting at Tierheim Stadthagen 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 Thea, answered.

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