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Edam

Male · Young · 3 years

Edam is a street-collected cat, he's good and affectionate, loves to be brushed but still distrusts touching his back area, maybe someone did something to him in the past but we are slowly showing him that we are on their side. Are you one of those who want to give him a chance and discover the incredible side he will soon show us? Write to

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Edam es un gato recogido de la calle, es bueno y cariñoso, le encanta que lo cepillen pero aun desconfía un poco al tocarle la zona del lomo, alguna persona quizá le hizo algo en su pasado pero poco a poco le estamos demostrando que somos de los buenos. ¿Eres de los que quieres darle una oportunidad y descubrir el lado increíble que pronto nos enseñará? Escribe a

Size

Medium

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇪🇸Spain

Shelter

Almanimal Castalla

Cared for by Almanimal Castalla · Spain

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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Edam home

What you'll need for Edam in week one.

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About Edam

What life with Edam looks like

Edam is a medium-sized young adult cat waiting at Almanimal Castalla 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 Edam, answered.

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