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Iva

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

IvaFriendly, affectionate girl Most beautiful big green eyes! Her nickname with her rescuer is 'Mrvica' (Mrr-veet-za) meaning 'little crumb' Meet IvaIva is a gorgeous young female with the personality to match, just look at those beautiful eyes!! She is looking for her very own home with a family with lots of love and cuddles for her. Iva was rescued from the streets as a stray. She was from a colony of cats that were being fed locally. She was so affectionate, trusting and friendly that the rescuer brought her into foster to look for a home so she was safe and away from all that could cause her harm. She is around 5 years old (as at Feb 2026), fine with other cats, but hasn't been around dogs or children currently. She is very affectionate and confident though so should fit into family life quite easy and with careful introduction possibly dogs too. Iva is currently indoor but has access to a secure balcony. She enjoys this so much that she may be suited to outdoor access in a safe area. She is spayed/microchipped and vaccinated. She has been tested for FIV and FeLV and is ready to travel. Full lifetime UK Rescue Back Up and support provided by Balkan Underdogs - Registered Charity SC045210 If you are interested in adopting Iva, Please register your interest here or contact us for more information.

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇦🇱Tirana

Shelter

Balkan Underdogs

Living with Iva

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✓Microchipped
✓Good with cats
✓Good with kids

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About Iva

What life with Iva looks like

Iva is a large adult mixed breed cat waiting at Balkan Underdogs in Tirana.

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 Albania

The shelter typically completes the animal's vaccinations, microchipping, and pet passport before adoption. Specific fees and process details vary by shelter and country — confirm directly via the contact details in the sidebar.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Iva, answered.

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