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Jacinta

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 7 years

Birth Date: December 10, 2019 Entry into AFAMA: December 11, 2025 System Reference: PZ18780 A Jacinta was found near a volunteer's house. By her behavior, she had an owner, but no one showed up. She is very gentle and social. Unfortunately, she tested positive for FIV, but she is a very sweet cat who could live a long life with this disease and would be a wonderful companion for an attentive owner.

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Data de Nascimento: 10 de Dezembro de 2019 Entrada na AFAMA: 11 de Dezembro de 2025 Referência no Sistema: PZ18780 A Jacinta foi encontrado perto da casa de um voluntário. Pelo comportamento tinha dono, mas não apareceu ninguém. Ela é muito dócil e sociável.Infelizmente deu positivo por FIV, mas é uma gata muito doce que poderia viver uma vida longa com esta doença e seria uma companhia maravilhosa para um dono atencioso. Se tem alguma questão ou necessita mais informação, por favor entre em contato

Size
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Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
AFAMA Faial
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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Jacinta home

What you'll need for Jacinta 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
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    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 Jacinta

What life with Jacinta looks like

Jacinta is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at AFAMA Faial in Portugal.

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 Portugal

Portuguese rescues coordinate extensively with European rescue networks for cross-border placements, especially for galgos and podencos. Sterilization, vaccinations, and microchip ID are standard. Adoption fees typically cover the full vet workup.

Portugal, Portugal — browse more cats in Portugal.

Frequently asked

Adopting Jacinta, answered.

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