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Dulcinea

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

Dulcinea is a beautiful tortoiseshell cat who arrived at Triple A after finding her way into someone's home, where a kind person took her in. Initially, the plan was to have her spayed and then return her to the area where she was found. However, when her FIV and FeLV tests came back negative, it was decided to give her a chance, and she moved into one of our cat rooms. Dulcinea gets along very well with other cats. She is sociable, shares her space happily with them and feels comfortable in their company. With people, however, she is still quite wary. At the moment, she doesn't allow herself to be stroked and, whenever someone tries to approach her, she prefers to run off and find somewhere else where she feels safe. She isn't aggressive; she is simply frightened and not yet ready to trust people. Dulcinea needs a patient family who understands that earning her trust may take time. She needs a quiet home with people who won't put pressure on her, who respect her space and allow her to approach when she feels ready. Having another friendly, sociable cat around could also help her feel more secure. 💗 We would love Dulcinea to have the chance to discover a different life, away from uncertainty and surrounded by people willing to give her all the time she needs. She may not be ready for cuddles just yet, but she deserves a family who will be there for her every step of the way. Would you give Dulcinea that chance? 🏡 To ensure her safety, windows and terraces must have suitable protective measures in place before adoption. 📩 Adoption enquiries: 📸 Follow us on Instagram:

Size

Small

Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇪🇸Marbella

Shelter

Triple A Marbella

Living with Dulcinea

✓Spayed
✓Good with cats

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About Dulcinea

What life with Dulcinea looks like

Dulcinea is a small young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Triple A Marbella in Marbella.

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 Dulcinea, answered.

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