Not confirmed since October 25, 2026

Gimli cat

Mixed Breed · Unknown

Any Lord of the Rings fans will wonder why this funny cat got this name. Honestly, we don't know! There is no resemblance at all. With over 250 animals, you need to get adventurous with names. He came to us as a tiny little bundle of fluff, full of life but with a complicated health problem. This poor little guy had lots of issues with his digestive system; he was unable to eat anything and keep it inside. He had so many tests, so many different types of diets, so much trial and error. Eventually, everything just stopped. Still to this day, the specialists do not know what happened. However, now he seems well; he is happy and loves laying around having belly tickles. If you chose to sponsor Gimli cat monthly, we will update you about his complicated health issues and send videos of a cuddly lump.

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Any lord of the rings fans will wonder why this funny cat got this name. Honestly we don't know! There is no resemblance at all. With over 250 animals you need to get adventurous with names. He came to us as a tiny little bundle of fluff, full of life but with a complicated health problem. This poor little guy had lots of issues with his digestive system, he was unable to eat anything and keep it inside. He had so many tests, so many different types of diets, so much trial and error. Eventually everything just stopped. Still to this day the specialists do not know what happened. However now he seems well, he is happy and he loves laying around having belly tickles. If you chose to sponsor Gimli cat monthly we will update about his complicated health issues and send videos of a cuddly lump.

Size

Small

Age

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Location

🇪🇸Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Shelter

Tenerife Animal Sanctuary

Cared for by Tenerife Animal Sanctuary · Santa Cruz de Tenerife Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Gimli cat home

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About Gimli cat

What life with Gimli cat looks like

Gimli cat is a small adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tenerife Animal Sanctuary in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

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 Gimli cat, answered.

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