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Álex

European Shorthair · Male · Young · 3 years

Hello, my name is Álex, and I’m the little brother of Edu and Gala. They found me on the street in Logroño. Now I’m at a shelter where I can play with my little siblings and with older cats who are kinder to me. I love playing and sunbathing! I’d love to find a home where I can keep playing, giving and receiving lots of cuddles, and experiencing countless adventures. Please adopt me! I’m in La Rioja, and my adoptive family will need to come pick me up. For more information about adoptions: DISCOVER HOW YOU CAN HELP US OUT!

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Hola me llamo Álex y soy hermanito de Edu y Gala. Me encontraron en la calle en Logroño. Ahora estoy en un refugio donde puedo jugar con mis hermanitos y con otros gatos más mayores que yo. ¡Me encanta jugar y tomar el sol! Me gustaría encontrar una casa en la que pueda seguir jugando, dar mimos y recibirlos y vivir numerosas aventuras. ¡Adóptame! Estoy en La Rioja, mi familia adoptiva tiene que venir a buscarme. Para más información sobre adopciones: DESCUBRE CÓMO ECHARNOS UNA PATA

Size
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Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
Animales Rioja
Living with Álex
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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Álex home

What you'll need for Álex in week one.

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  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 Álex

What life with Álex looks like

Álex is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Animales Rioja in Spain.

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 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Álex, answered.

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