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Gaia

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 4 years

This 4-year-old little girl is at the perfect age: she's outgrown the chaos of puppyhood and has a very calm, mature, and peaceful temperament, ideal for a home seeking stability and calm. She enjoys receiving affection and allows herself to be petted, but with caution. She is very clear about her boundaries and doesn't get excited about being touched, so she prefers gentle caresses focused on her head and cheeks. She is looking for a family that understands and respects her physical limits. Additionally, she is a sweetheart with her own kind; she gets along wonderfully with other cats and adapts perfectly to community life. If you're looking for a serene, independent, sociable companion with a genuine personality, she is perfect! 🏡❤️

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A sus 4 años, esta pequeña está en la edad perfecta: ya pasó la locura de los cachorros y tiene un temperamento muy tranquilo, maduro y pacífico, ideal para un hogar que busque estabilidad y calma. Le gusta recibir mimos y se deja acariciar, pero hay que hacerlo con precaución. Tiene las cosas muy claras y no le entusiasma mucho que le toquen el cuerpo, por lo que prefiere caricias suaves centradas en la cabecita y las mejillas. Busca una familia que sepa entender y respetar sus límites corporales. Además, es un amor con los de su especie; convive estupendamente con otros gatos y se adapta genial a la vida en comunidad. Si buscas una compañera serena, independiente, sociable y con una personalidad auténtica, ¡ella es perfecta! 🏡❤️

Size

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Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇪🇸Madrid

Shelter

Centro de Proteccion Animal de Madrid

Living with Gaia

✓Good with cats
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Centro de Proteccion Animal de Madrid · Madrid Learn about European Shorthair →

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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Gaia home

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About Gaia

What life with Gaia looks like

Gaia is an 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. Many maintain partnerships with rescue transport providers across the EU.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Gaia, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Gaia?: 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 Gaia on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Gaia 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Gaia 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 Gaia 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 Gaia 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.