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Joaqu�n

European Shorthair · Male · Kitten · 10 months

Joaquín was found in very poor condition with a rectal prolapse that required emergency surgery but he managed to recover and is now a healthy kitten and very grateful, always asking for pets and purring non-stop, and he loves to play!

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Joaquín fue recogido en muy malas condiciones con un prolapso rectal de tiempo que implicó una cirugía de urgencia pero él consiguió recuperarse y ahora es un gatito sano y súper agradecido, siempre está pidiendo caricias y ronroneando sin parar, y le encanta jugar!

Size
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Age
Kitten · 10 months
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
Protectora Oriolana
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Joaqu�n home

What you'll need for Joaqu�n in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    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
  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 Joaqu�n

What life with Joaqu�n looks like

Joaqu�n 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 — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇪🇸Adopting 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 — browse more cats in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Joaqu�n, answered.

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