Skip to content
TailHarbor
← Back to results
Available

Encina

European Shorthair · Female · Senior · 12 years

A sweet and friendly little tortoiseshell cat, her mother was taken to the pound by the authorities. Excellent character, very good and sociable, calm for a kitten.

ES·Show original

Gatita carey muy dulce y buena, los laceros se llevaron a su madre a la perrera. Carácter excelente, muy buena y sociable, tranquila para ser un cachorro.

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
ADANA Badajoz
Cared for by ADANA Badajoz · SpainLearn about European Shorthair

Listed Yesterday

Bringing Encina home

What you'll need for Encina 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.

    View on Amazon
    €25–40
  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

    Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.

    View on Amazon
    €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.

    View on Amazon
    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

    View on Amazon
    €10–18
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

    View on Amazon
    €10–18
  6. 06

    Sturdy Scratching Post

    Tall enough they can stretch fully. Saves your couch from week one.

    View on Amazon
    €30–60

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About Encina

What life with Encina looks like

Encina is a small senior european shorthair cat waiting at ADANA Badajoz in Spain.

Senior cats are the gentlest house guests: predictable, mostly silent, and grateful for a sunny windowsill. Older cats often have minor dental or kidney issues — keep an eye on water intake and weight. Many sleep eighteen hours a day and want no part of any drama.

🇪🇸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 Encina, answered.

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

More European Shorthair pets

Ene, male young European Shorthair for adoption at Tierschutzverein Trier und Umgebung e.V.

Ene

European Shorthair · medium

1 yearMale
Findus, female European Shorthair for adoption at Tierschutzgemeinschaft Olland e.V.

Findus

European Shorthair

Female
Chaussette, noir et blanc male 4yo European Shorthair for adoption at SPA de Nîmes Les Murailles

Chaussette

European Shorthair

4 yearsMale

More from ADANA Badajoz

PITUSA, female senior mixed breed for adoption at ADANA Badajoz

PITUSA

11 yearsFemale
GUADALUPE, female senior European Shorthair for adoption at ADANA Badajoz

GUADALUPE

European Shorthair · small

10 yearsFemale
TININA, female senior mixed breed for adoption at ADANA Badajoz

TININA

13 yearsFemale
Similar animals

More European Shorthairs looking for a home

GUADALUPE, female senior European Shorthair for adoption at ADANA Badajoz

GUADALUPE

European Shorthair · small

10 yearsFemale
COOPER, male senior European Shorthair for adoption at ADANA Badajoz

COOPER

European Shorthair

9 yearsMale
NANI, female senior European Shorthair for adoption at ADANA Badajoz

NANI

European Shorthair · medium

8 yearsFemale
265-26 Chimichurri,  European Shorthair for adoption at Refuxio Galicia

265-26 Chimichurri

European Shorthair

Unknown
SCOOBY, male European Shorthair for adoption at Refuxio Galicia

SCOOBY

European Shorthair

Male
NIX, female European Shorthair for adoption at Refuxio Galicia

NIX

European Shorthair

Female

Spotted something wrong? Suggest a change →