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Amêndoa

Mixed Breed · Female

Amêndoa arrived with her sister Cláudia after a situation where they lacked care, affection and stability. Despite everything she has been through, she remains a very special cat: gentle, sociable and very attentive to everything that happens around her. She loves receiving affection but also enjoys her moment of observing the world with curiosity, like a little explorer with whiskers.

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A Amêndoa chegou até nós com a sua irmã Cláudia, depois de uma situação onde faltaram cuidados, carinho e estabilidade. Mesmo com tudo o que viveu, continua a ser uma gata muito especial: meiga, sociável e muito atenta a tudo o que acontece à sua volta. Adora receber carinho, mas também gosta daquele seu momento de observar o mundo com curiosidade, como uma pequena exploradora de bigodes.

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Age
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Location
🇵🇹Sintra
Shelter
Sítio dos Animais — Sintra
Cared for by Sítio dos Animais — Sintra · SintraLearn about Mixed Breed →
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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Amêndoa home

What you'll need for Amêndoa 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 Amêndoa

What life with Amêndoa looks like

Amêndoa is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Sítio dos Animais — Sintra in Sintra.

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 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.

Sintra, Portugal — browse more cats in Portugal.

Frequently asked

Adopting Amêndoa, answered.

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