Not confirmed since October 17, 2026

Kenya

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 4 years

She is Kenya, a beautiful 4-year-old tabby who has lived with us for almost her entire life, since she arrived as a baby just 2 months old. Despite the time spent in a safe environment, the outside world and changes still intimidate her: Kenya is a very timid and distrustful cat. Her shyness is not a flaw, it's simply her nature. That's why Kenya is not the typical cat that will greet visitors at the door or seek affection on the first day. She needs to go at her own pace, observe from a distance, and take each step only when she feels completely safe. What kind of home is Kenya looking for? ✨ A family without demands: That doesn't look for a lap cat right away, but rather enjoys just her presence and celebrates every small step as a great victory. 🕊️ A lot of patience and calm: A quiet environment, without loud noises or sudden movements (preferably a home without young children), where she can have her safe zones. 💝 Unconditional love: People willing to give her all the time in the world so that she can discover, at her own pace, the peace of a true forever home. Adopting an animal with Kenya's profile is an act of pure love and one of the most rewarding experiences that exist. When she finally decides to give you her trust, you'll know you've earned the most valuable prize. She is given with her veterinary protocol completely up to date (vaccines, chip, deworming and spaying).

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Ella es Kenya, una bellísima gata atigrada de 4 años que lleva casi toda su vida con nosotros, desde que llegó siendo una bebé de tan solo 2 meses. A pesar del tiempo transcurrido en un entorno seguro, el mundo exterior y los cambios le imponen mucho respeto: Kenya es una gata muy asustadizo y desconfiada. Su timidez no es un defecto, es simplemente su forma de ser. Por eso, Kenya no es la típica gata que va a recibir a las visitas en la puerta ni a buscar mimos el primer día. Ella necesita ir a su propio ritmo, observar desde la distancia y dar cada paso solo cuando se sienta completamente segura. ¿Qué perfil de hogar busca Kenya? ✨ Una familia sin exigencias: Que no busque una gata faldera de inmediato, sino que disfrute simplemente de su presencia y celebre cada pequeño avance como una gran victoria. 🕊️ Mucha paciencia y calma: Un entorno tranquilo, sin ruidos fuertes ni movimientos bruscos (preferiblemente un hogar sin niños pequeños), donde pueda tener sus zonas de refugio. 💝 Amor incondicional: Personas dispuestas a darle todo el tiempo del mundo para que descubra, a su ritmo, la paz de un verdadero hogar definitivo. Adoptar a un animal con el perfil de Kenya es un acto de amor puro y una de las experiencias más gratificantes que existen. Cuando por fin decida regalarte su confianza, sabrás que te has ganado el premio más valioso. Se entrega con su protocolo veterinario completamente al día (vacunas, chip, desparasitación y castración).

Size

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Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇪🇸Madrid

Shelter

Centro de Proteccion Animal de Madrid

Living with Kenya

✓Microchipped
✕Good with kids

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Bringing Kenya home

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About Kenya

What life with Kenya looks like

Kenya is an adult european shorthair cat waiting at Centro de Proteccion Animal de Madrid in Madrid.

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 Spain

Spanish protectoras generally include sterilization, all vaccinations, microchip ID, and EU pet passport in the adoption fee. Many maintain partnerships with rescue transport providers across the EU.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Kenya, answered.

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