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ANIBAL

European Shorthair · Male · Senior · 16 years

We received a report of a cat that had given birth to four puppies on the street. It was raining, and the cat was trying to seek shelter in doorways. The neighbors didn't want her around and were treating her poorly. A person picked them up until we arrived to collect them. One of the puppies died shortly after, the mother was adopted, and her two siblings were adopted as well, leaving only ANIBAL. Personality: Suspicious, timid, gets scared easily and doesn't trust people, but it's not a cat that tries to scratch or bite. It needs time and patience.

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Recibimos un aviso de una gata que había parido en la calle cuatro cachorros, estaba lloviendo e intentaba refugiarse en los portales, los vecinos no la querían por allí y los echaban de malos modos. Una persona los recogió hasta que llegamos a por ellos. Uno de los cachorros murió a los pocos días, la madre fue adoptada y sus dos hermanos también, solo quedó Anibal. Carácter: Desconfiado, huidizo, se asusta fácilmente y no confía en las personas, pero no es un gato que intente arañar o morder. Necesita tiempo y paciencia.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 16 years
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
Arca de Noé
Cared for by Arca de Noé · SpainLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing ANIBAL home

What you'll need for ANIBAL in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 ANIBAL

What life with ANIBAL looks like

ANIBAL is a medium-sized senior european shorthair cat waiting at Arca de Noé in Spain.

Senior cats are the gentlest house guests: predictable, mostly silent, and grateful for a sunny windowsill. Older cats often have minor dental or kidney issues — keep an eye on water intake and weight. Many sleep eighteen hours a day and want no part of any drama.

🇪🇸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 ANIBAL, answered.

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