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BENITO

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Hello, hello! My name is Benito, and I’m here to officially introduce myself. You couldn’t really say I’m a newcomer—after all, I was rescued this summer in pretty rough shape, and it took me a little while to get myself looking presentable for you guys, as vain as I am. 😼 I arrived at Animalejos looking like a total mess and almost headed off to the other side—there’s a photo of that, actually—but since it’s quite a long story, maybe I’ll tell it to you another day. The important thing right now is that, after lots of care and attention, I’ve turned into a strong, adventurous kitten with a vitality that many others would envy. I’m ready to find a lively family just like me, one where we can play a lot and that doesn’t mind that I’m already a bit grown-up. Six little months? That’s nothing! We’ve got plenty of great moments ahead together, and I’m totally adaptable to whatever life throws our way. Just drop me an email and come meet me—I know you’ll fall in love with me; they say I’ve got a truly unique gaze 😉🐱

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¡Hola, hola! Mi nombre es Benito y vengo a presentarme oficialmente. No se puede decir que sea un recién llegado porque me rescataron este verano muy malito y he necesitado un tiempecito para estar presentable para vosotros, coqueto que es uno. 😼 Llegué a Animalejos hecho una birria y a puntito de irme para el otro barrio, por ahí hay una foto, pero como es una historia muy larga quizás os la cuente otro día. Lo importante ahora es que me he convertido, después de muchos cuidados, en un gatito fuerte, aventurero y con una vitalidad que ya quisieran muchos. Estoy listo para encontrar una familia marchosa como yo donde pueda jugar mucho y que no le importe que esté ya un poco grandecito. ¡6 mesecitos no es nada! Aún nos quedan grandes momentos juntos y yo me adapto a todo. Escribe un correo para venir a conocerme. Sé que te enamoraré, dicen que tengo una mirada única 😉🐱

Size

Large

Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇪🇸Spain

Shelter

Asociación Animalejos

Living with BENITO

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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing BENITO home

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About BENITO

What life with BENITO looks like

BENITO is a large young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Asociación Animalejos 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. Many maintain partnerships with rescue transport providers across the EU.

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Frequently asked

Adopting BENITO, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about BENITO?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Asociación Animalejos handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw BENITO on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt BENITO if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Asociación Animalejos 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is BENITO 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 BENITO 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 Asociación Animalejos early rather than rehoming privately; they know BENITO 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.