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Amanhecer

Male · Adult · 6 years

Amanhecer is a very shy but very curious cat. He loves playing and the company of other cats, but he still does not trust people and our approach much. He needs time, patience, and lots of affection to gain more trust. Amanhecer is looking for a family that will win his heart and cherish him for the rest of his long life. Contact for more information or adoption:

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O Amanhecer é um gato muito tímido mas muito curioso. Gosta muito de brincar e da companhia dos outros gatos, mas ainda não confia muito em pessoas e na nossa aproximação. Precisa de tempo, paciência e muito carinho para ganhar mais confiança. O Amanhecer procura uma família que o conquiste e estime no resto da sua longa vida. Contacto para mais informação ou adopção :

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇵🇹Lisboa
Shelter
União Zoófila
Living with Amanhecer
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✕Has special needs
Cared for by União Zoófila · Lisboa
More cats in Lisboa →More cats in Portugal →

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Amanhecer home

What you'll need for Amanhecer 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 Amanhecer

What life with Amanhecer looks like

Amanhecer is a medium-sized adult cat waiting at União Zoófila in Lisboa.

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.

Note from the shelter: Requires patience and time to build trust with humans

🇵🇹Adopting from Portugal

Portuguese rescues coordinate extensively with European rescue networks for cross-border placements, especially for galgos and podencos. Sterilization, vaccinations, and microchip ID are standard. Adoption fees typically cover the full vet workup.

Lisboa, Portugal — browse more cats in Portugal.

Frequently asked

Adopting Amanhecer, answered.

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