Mixed Breed ยท Male ยท Young ยท 3 years
A playful, gentle little charmer who adores his people. Arctico is FIV+, which simply means he needs an indoor home as an only cat or with other FIV+ friends โ he has just as much love to give as any other cat.
Listed 1 week ago
Hand-picked ยท prices indicative
Top-loading carriers are easier than dragging cats out of a side door.
Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.
Privacy reduces stress in week one. Get one size up from what you'd think.
Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.
Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.
Tall enough they can stretch fully. Saves your couch from week one.
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Arctico is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Carvoeiro Cat Charity in Porches (Algarve).
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 โ every cat decides for themselves when a new home counts as home.
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.
Porches (Algarve), Portugal โ browse more cats in Portugal.
