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Toscana

European Shorthair · Unknown · Young · 3 years

Hello! My name is Brina and I dream of finding a real home. 🪙✨ I am a beautiful gray tabby cat, 3 years old. I come from a past that was not pleasant, where I lived with many other cats and without receiving the love or attention of a human. Because of this, the outside world still scares me a little and I am a shy and cautious girl at first. Despite everything I have lived, I have not held a grudge. Behind my fears is a noble cat who, with a little attention, time and a lot of patience, unwinds and lets herself be loved. I just need a quiet corner and a human who understands that I will go at my own pace. If you are willing to guide me on this path and show me that humans know how to give love, I am ready to learn! 🖤🐾

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¡Hola! Me llamo Toscana y sueño con descubrir lo que es un hogar de verdad. 🪙✨ Soy una preciosa gata atigrada gris de 3 años. Vengo de un pasado que no fue nada agradable, donde vivía acumulada con muchísimos otros gatos y sin recibir el cariño ni las atenciones de un humano. Debido a esto, el mundo exterior todavía me asusta un poco y soy una chica miedosa y precavida al principio. A pesar de todo lo que he vivido, no he guardado rencor. Detrás de mis miedos hay una gata noble que, con un poquito de atención, tiempo y mucha paciencia, se deshace y se deja querer. Solo necesito un rincón tranquilo y un humano que entienda que voy a mi propio ritmo. Si estás dispuesto a guiarme en este camino y demostrarme que los humanos saben dar amor, ¡yo estoy lista para aprender! 🖤🐾

Size
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Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇪🇸Madrid
Shelter
Centro de Proteccion Animal de Madrid
Living with Toscana
  • ✓Good with cats
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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Toscana home

What you'll need for Toscana 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 Toscana

What life with Toscana looks like

Toscana is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Centro de Proteccion Animal de Madrid in Madrid.

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.

Madrid, Spain — browse more cats in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Toscana, answered.

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