How do I contact the shelter about Akindi?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tenerife Animal Sanctuary handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Akindi on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Akindi if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tenerife Animal Sanctuary 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 Akindi 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 Akindi 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 Tenerife Animal Sanctuary early rather than rehoming privately; they know Akindi 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 (ES). 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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Akindi

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Kitten · 4 months

The Tiny Kitten With a Tremendous Will to Live Akindi's story began with a faint, desperate meow. A friend of one of our volunteers kept hearing the sound, soft but persistent, and was determined to find the source. What they eventually discovered was a tiny, fragile kitten — alone, distressed, and fighting for his life. When he was brought to us, we assumed he must only be a few weeks old because of his size. But after a quick examination from our onsite veterinary team, we learned the truth: Akindi was actually around nine weeks old, but severely malnourished, weak, and suffering from a painfully swollen stomach filled with parasites. His condition was so delicate that we weren’t sure if he would survive. He was so little that he moved into Emma’s bedroom where he could receive constant care, warmth, and reassurance. It was there that he formed an instant bond with Iggy, Emma & Edo's son. Iggy’s gentle nature and patient affection showed Akindi a kind of love and safety he had never felt before and it gave him the strength he needed to keep fighting. Fast forward three months, and Akindi has transformed. He is now a strong, social, spirited young cat — still the smallest of his little group, but full of life and confidence. He plays endlessly with Iggy and their two other kitties, proving every day just how far a bit of love, safety, and determined care can go. Akindi may have started as the tiniest and most fragile kitten we’ve seen, but today he is a joyful reminder of resilience and second chances.

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The Tiny Kitten With a Tremendous Will to Live Akindi’s story began with a faint, desperate meow. A friend of one of our volunteers kept hearing the sound, soft but persistent, and was determined to find the source. What they eventually discovered was a tiny, fragile kitten — alone, distressed, and fighting for his life. When he was brought to us, we assumed he must only be a few weeks old because of his size. But after a quick examination from our onsite veterinary team, we learned the truth: Akindi was actually around nine weeks old, but severely malnourished, weak, and suffering from a painfully swollen stomach filled with parasites. His condition was so delicate that we weren’t sure if he would survive. He was so little that he moved into Emma’s bedroom where he could receive constant care, warmth, and reassurance. It was there that he formed an instant bond with Iggy, Emma & Edo's son. Iggy’s gentle nature and patient affection showed Akindi a kind of love and safety he had never felt before and it gave him the strength he needed to keep fighting. Fast forward three months, and Akindi has transformed. He is now a strong, social, spirited young cat — still the smallest of his little group, but full of life and confidence. He plays endlessly with Iggy and their two other kitties, proving every day just how far a bit of love, safety, and determined care can go. Akindi may have started as the tiniest and most fragile kitten we’ve seen, but today he is a joyful reminder of resilience and second chances.

Size

Small

Age

Kitten · 4 months

Location

🇪🇸Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Shelter

Tenerife Animal Sanctuary

Cared for by Tenerife Animal Sanctuary · Santa Cruz de Tenerife Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 3 months ago

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About Akindi

What life with Akindi looks like

Akindi is a small puppy/kitten mixed breed cat waiting at Tenerife Animal Sanctuary in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇪🇸Adopting from Spain

Spanish protectoras generally include sterilization, all vaccinations, microchip ID, and EU pet passport in the adoption fee (typically €250–€400 for a dog, €100–€180 for a cat). Many maintain partnerships with rescue transport providers across the EU.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain — browse more cats in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Akindi, answered.

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