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European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 6 years

Hello everyone, my name is Grey and I am a European cat, male neutered, born in November 2020. I love cuddles when I ask for them. I am looking for a new home without other animals. Anyone interested in adopting me is kindly requested to contact the shelter by pressing button 2 after the voicemail. Thank you.

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Ciao a tutti, mi chiamo Grey e sono un gatto europeo, maschio castrato, nato a novembre del 2020. Amo le coccole quando sono io a chiederle. Sto cercando una nuova casa senza altri animali. Chi fosse interessato alla sua adozione è cortesemente pregato di contattare lo premendo il tasto 2 dopo la segreteria. Grazie. Via Stradonino 2 CH 6596 Gordola

Size
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Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇨🇭Gordola
Shelter
SPALV – Locarno
Living with Gray
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Bringing Gray home

What you'll need for Gray in week one.

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  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
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    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 Gray

What life with Gray looks like

Gray is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at SPALV – Locarno in Gordola.

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 Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

Gordola, Switzerland — browse more cats in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Gray, answered.

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