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Helena

European Shorthair Β· Female Β· Kitten Β· 6 months

Helena is a very sociable, affectionate and playful kitten. She arrived at the shelter with her sisters Atenea and Casandra.

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Helena es una gatita muy sociable, cariΓ±osa y juguetona. Ella llegΓ³ al albergue con sus hermanitas Atenea y Casandra

Size
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Age
Kitten Β· 6 months
Location
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΈSpain
Shelter
Protectora Oriolana
Cared for by Protectora OriolanaΒ Β· SpainLearn about European Shorthair β†’

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Bringing Helena home

What you'll need for Helena in week one.

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  1. 01
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    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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    Feliway Calming Spray

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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

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Helena

What life with Helena looks like

Helena is a puppy/kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Protectora Oriolana in Spain.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months β€” most shelters arrange this before adoption.

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΈAdopting from Spain

Spanish protectoras generally include sterilization, all vaccinations, microchip ID, and EU pet passport in the adoption fee (typically €250–€400 for a dog, €100–€180 for a cat). Many maintain partnerships with rescue transport providers across the EU.

Spain, Spain β€” browse more cats in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Helena, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Helena?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Protectora Oriolana handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Helena on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Helena if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad β€” Protectora Oriolana 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 Helena 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 β€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Helena isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work β€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Protectora Oriolana early rather than rehoming privately; they know Helena 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 β€” 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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