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CIGÜEÑAL

European Shorthair · Female

Hello human, my name is Cigüeñal, I was named that because I was found in a car engine. I had gone there because I was cold on the street but I didn't know it was very dangerous for me. Luckily, someone heard my meows and wonderful people came to rescue me. Now I live at CIMPA and I have a chance to find a home. I am very good and very sweet, I don't want to grow up here, I'm eager for someone to see me and take me home. Pl. de Cervantes, 12. 28801, Alcalá de Henares Aviso Legal Accesibilidad Política de Privacidad y Protección de Datos Cookies

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Hola humano, mi nombre es Cigüeñal, me llamaron así porque me encontraron en el motor de un coche. Me había metido allí porque tenía mucho frío en la calle pero no sabía que eso era muy peligroso para mí. Por suerte escucharon mis maullidos y unas personas estupendas vinieron a rescatarme. Ahora vivo en el CIMPA y tengo una oportunidad de encontrar una casa. Soy muy buena y muy dulce, no quiero crecer aquí, estoy deseando que alguien me vea y me lleve a casa. Pl. de Cervantes, 12. 28801, Alcalá de Henares Aviso Legal Accesibilidad Política de Privacidad y Protección de Datos Cookies

Size
Medium
Age
—
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
CIMPA Alcalá de Henares
Living with CIGÜEÑAL
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
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Listed 2 days ago

Bringing CIGÜEÑAL home

What you'll need for CIGÜEÑAL 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 CIGÜEÑAL

What life with CIGÜEÑAL looks like

CIGÜEÑAL is a medium-sized adult european shorthair cat waiting at CIMPA Alcalá de Henares 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.

Spain, Spain — browse more cats in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting CIGÜEÑAL, answered.

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