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Cactus

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Cactus is looking for a new family. Cactus doesn't understand what has happened. A year ago, he arrived at our shelter along with his sisters, Burbuja and Pétalo. They were just two-month-old babies and were adopted very quickly. But almost a year later, Cactus's life has changed again. A family member has developed a strong allergy to cats, and without meaning to, Cactus had to return to the animal shelter. Cactus is a charming teenager: playful, super sociable, and very affectionate. He loves being with people, following you everywhere, and sticking to you. All his life, he has lived in a home, and the return to the shelter is very hard on him. We don't want him to grow up here; we need to find him a forever home as soon as possible. Give this little one a chance—he's all love. He is already neutered and vaccinated. Test FELV-FIV-Heartworm negative.

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Cactus busca una nueva familia Cactus no entiende qué ha pasado. Hace un año llegó al albergue junto a sus hermanas Burbuja y Pétalo. Apenas eran unos bebés de dos meses y fueron adoptados muy rápido. Pero casi un año después, la vida de Cactus ha vuelto a cambiar. Un miembro de la familia ha desarrollado una fuerte alergia a los gatos y, sin quererlo, Cactus ha tenido que volver al albergue. Cactus es un adolescente encantador: juguetón, súper sociable y muy cariñoso. Le encanta estar con las personas, seguirte por todas partes y estar pegado a ti. Toda su vida ha vivido en un hogar, y la vuelta a la gatera está siendo muy dura para él. No queremos que crezca aquí, necesitamos encontrarle una familia para siempre lo antes posible. Dale una oportunidad a este pequeño que es todo amor. Ya está castrado y vacunado. Test FELV-FIV-FILARIA negativo. Mostrar más de su historia Mostrar menos

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇪🇸Madrid
Shelter
ALBA Protectora Madrid
Living with Cactus
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
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Cared for by ALBA Protectora Madrid · MadridLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Cactus home

What you'll need for Cactus 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 Cactus

What life with Cactus looks like

Cactus is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at ALBA Protectora 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 Cactus, answered.

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