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Adopt Elsa

European Shorthair · Female

Elsa is a special little cat because she was hit by a car and had a bad fracture on one of her front legs. She was treated, the fracture stabilized, and after a few months, the veterinarians removed the pins. Later, we discovered that one of her kidneys wasn't in good condition, so she had to undergo another procedure to remove it. She's not very friendly with us, but she's definitely improved over these months, so we hope to continue making progress and win her over gradually.

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Elsa è una micia speciale, perché era stata investita e aveva subito una brutta frattura ad una zampa anteriore. È stata curata, la frattura stabilizzata e dopo qualche mese i veterinari hanno rimosso i ferri. Successivamente abbiamo scoperto che uno dei suoi reni non era in buone condizioni e siamo stati costretti a sottoporla ad un altro intervento per l'asportazione. Non è molto socievole con noi, ma in questi mesi è decisamente migliorata perciò speriamo di continuare a guadagnare terreno e conquistarla piano piano.

Size
Age
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Rifugio
Living with Elsa
  • Spayed
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Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Elsa home

What you'll need for Elsa 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 Elsa

What life with Elsa looks like

Elsa is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Rifugio in Italy.

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 Italy

Italian canili require adopters to sign a stewardship contract (affido) and may retain the right to verify the animal's wellbeing post-adoption. Animals are chipped and sterilized before leaving (Legge 281/91). Public canili rifugio typically waive adoption fees.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Elsa, answered.

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