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European Shorthair · Unknown

Fanta already knows what it's like to have a home, but during a period of stress, it exhibited aggressive behavior towards its owners and has since been living at our shelter, waiting for a new home. It requires someone with experience and patience to help regain its trust in humans. After several months at the shelter, it was adopted but returned because the cat in the household didn't like its new companion. Now it awaits a permanent family.

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Fanta ya sabe lo que es tener un hogar, pero en un pico de estrés tuvo un comportamiento agresivo hacia sus dueños y desde entonces vive en el Centro, esperando un nuevo hogar. Requiere una persona con experiencia y paciencia para que retome la confianza en el ser humano. Tras varios meses en el Centro, fue adoptado pero lo han devuelto porque al gato que había en la casa no le gustó su nuevo compañero. Ahora espera una familia definitiva.

Size
Age
Location
🇪🇸Madrid
Shelter
Centro de Proteccion Animal de Madrid
Living with Fanta
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Fanta home

What you'll need for Fanta 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 Fanta

What life with Fanta looks like

Fanta is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Centro de Proteccion Animal de Madrid in Madrid.

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 (typically €250–€400 for a dog, €100–€180 for a cat). Many maintain partnerships with rescue transport providers across the EU.

Madrid, Spain browse more cats in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Fanta, answered.

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