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Adopt Apple

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

Apple arrived at our shelter on January 4, 2025. She is a very shy and reserved cat; to this day, she remains almost untouchable. She doesn't want to trust, but she simply needs a lot of time, patience, and a quiet environment to start feeling safe. For her, every small step is important. She seeks a home that understands her pace, without rushing and without unrealistic expectations, where she can coexist on her own terms and where her space will be respected. With time and understanding, she can learn that people do not represent a threat, but it's important to know that her process will be slow and that perhaps she will always maintain a shy character. If you are looking to offer a chance to a cat that truly needs a stable and empathetic home, she may find in you the family that allows her to live without fear.

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Apple llegó a la protectora el 4 de enero de 2025. Es una gata con una personalidad muy miedosa y reservada; a día de hoy sigue siendo casi intocable. No es que no quiera confiar, simplemente necesita mucho tiempo, paciencia y un entorno tranquilo para empezar a sentirse segura. Para ella, cada avance es pequeño pero importante. Busca un hogar que entienda su ritmo, sin prisas y sin expectativas irreales, donde pueda convivir a su manera y donde se respete su espacio. Con tiempo y comprensión, puede aprender que las personas no representan un peligro, pero es importante saber que su proceso será lento y que quizá siempre mantenga un carácter tímido. Si buscas ofrecerle una oportunidad a un gato que realmente necesita un hogar estable y empático, ella puede encontrar en ti esa familia que le permita vivir sin miedo.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
Protectora Villena
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Apple home

What you'll need for Apple 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 Apple

What life with Apple looks like

Apple is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Protectora Villena 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 Apple, answered.

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