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Francisco

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 8 years

Francisco's "salado" (a spotted, mottled cat) arrived at the shelter in very poor condition, covered in ticks and with several abscesses. Since then he has spent nearly his whole life with us, watching other cats come and go while he kept waiting. He is our own special "vaquita" 🖤🤍, a calm, gentle, good companion. He gets along well with the others, and he has a habit that melts our hearts: when you walk into his enclosure, Francisco comes over looking for cuddles. There's no need to call him. He already knows that a hand nearby can mean affection. He has known care, companionship, and people who love him, but there is still something important he lacks: knowing what it truly means to belong to a family. 🏡 We don't want Francisco to spend his entire life in the shelter without discovering a sofa of his own, a peaceful routine, and someone who waits for him every day. ❤️‍🩹 After so many years of waiting, maybe it's finally time for someone to come looking for him.

ES·Show original

El salado de Francisco llegó a la protectora en muy malas condiciones, lleno de garrapatas y con varios abscesos. Desde entonces ha pasado prácticamente toda su vida con nosotros, viendo entrar y salir a otros gatos, mientras él seguía esperando. Es nuestro particular “vaquita” 🖤🤍, un gato tranquilo, noble y buen compañero. Convive bien con los demás y tiene una costumbre que nos derrite: cuando entras en su módulo, Francisco se acerca a buscar sus mimos. No hace falta llamarlo. Él ya sabe que una mano cerca puede significar cariño. Ha conocido cuidados, compañía y personas que lo quieren, pero todavía le falta algo importante: saber lo que es pertenecer de verdad a una familia. 🏡 No queremos que Francisco pase toda su vida en la protectora sin descubrir un sofá propio, una rutina tranquila y alguien que lo espere cada día. ❤️‍🩹 Después de tantos años esperando, quizá ya sea hora de que alguien venga a buscarlo a él.

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 8 years

Location

🇪🇸Spain

Shelter

APADAC — Protectora de Animales

Living with Francisco

✓Neutered
✓Good with cats

Cared for by APADAC — Protectora de Animales · Spain Learn about European Shorthair →

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Bringing Francisco home

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About Francisco

What life with Francisco looks like

Francisco is a medium-sized adult european shorthair cat waiting at APADAC — Protectora de Animales 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 Francisco, answered.

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