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Elsa

Mixed Breed · Unknown · 8 months

Spayed: Description Elsa is a shy kitten who needs time to gain trust, yet she is very sweet and calm. Background Elsa was abandoned when she was young in the garden of a volunteer's house. We do not know her past. Ideal Adoption What we wish for her is to find a patient family that loves her. A family without children is preferred, and perhaps with a friendly cat that can help her in her socialization process.

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Sterilizzato: Descrizione Elsa è una micina timida che ha bisogno di tempo per prendere fiducia, nonostante questo è molto dolce e tranquilla. Storia Elsa è stata abbandonata quando era piccola nel giardino di casa di una nostra volontaria, non sappiamo quale sia il suo passato. Adozione ideale Quello che desideriamo per lei è trovare una famiglia paziente che la ami. Si preferisce una famiglia senza bambini e magari con un gatto socievole che possa aiutarla nel percorso di socializzazione.

Size
Age
8 months
Location
🇮🇹Conversano
Shelter
Lega Nazionale per la Difesa del Cane — Conversano
Living with Elsa
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Lega Nazionale per la Difesa del Cane — Conversano · ConversanoLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Elsa home

What you'll need for Elsa 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 Elsa

What life with Elsa looks like

Elsa is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Lega Nazionale per la Difesa del Cane — Conversano in Conversano.

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.

Conversano, Italy browse more cats in Italy.

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. Lega Nazionale per la Difesa del Cane — Conversano 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 — Lega Nazionale per la Difesa del Cane — Conversano 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 Lega Nazionale per la Difesa del Cane — Conversano 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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