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Hansel

Mixed Breed · Unknown · 9 months

Sterilized: YES Description Hansel is initially shy and reserved but very curious. Once he becomes comfortable, he is a loving cat. Background Hansel was found when he was three months old near a busy road, at risk of being hit by a car, so we decided to take him to safety. Ideal adoption We are looking for a family that with patience can create a friendship with him. We hope for a couple adoption with the little sister Gretel, with whom he is very attached.

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Sterilizzato: SI Descrizione Hansel è inizialmente timido e riservato ma molto curioso e appena prende confidenza è un micio amorevole. Storia Hansel è stato trovato quando aveva tre mesi vicino ad una strada trafficata con il rischio di essere investito, così abbiamo deciso di metterlo in sicurezza. Adozione ideale Cerchiamo una famiglia che con pazienza riesca a creare un quel rapporto d’ amicizia con lui. Speriamo in un adozione di coppia con la sorellina Gretel alla quale è molto legato.

Size
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Age
9 months
Location
🇮🇹Conversano
Shelter
Lega Nazionale per la Difesa del Cane — Conversano
Living with Hansel
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
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Bringing Hansel home

What you'll need for Hansel in week one.

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  1. 01
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    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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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
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    Covered Litter Box

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    €25–45
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    Clumping Cat Litter

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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Hansel

What life with Hansel looks like

Hansel is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Lega Nazionale per la Difesa del Cane — Conversano in Conversano.

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 Italy

Italian canili require adopters to sign a stewardship contract (affido) and may retain the right to verify the animal's wellbeing post-adoption. Animals are chipped and sterilized before leaving (Legge 281/91). Public canili rifugio typically waive adoption fees.

Conversano, Italy — browse more cats in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Hansel, answered.

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