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Lea

European Shorthair · Female · Young · 1 year

Breed: Common European Size: Medium Date of Birth: June 2025 Personality: She is a mega playful and affectionate kitty. She loves to hug her human. She arrived with a respiratory issue that has left her with some lasting effects, but they do not prevent her from living a completely normal life and being a bit of a troublemaker or coexisting with other animals. Ideal Family: Ideal for any family. Ideal for people who seek love above all else. She loves to play with other animals. History: Found with a respiratory issue that prevented her from eating. Do you want to adopt her? Download the Pre-adoption Application Form here to adopt and help make her life better at Santi's Ark.

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Raza: Europeo Común Tamaño: Mediano Fecha de nacimiento: Junio 2025 Carácter: Es una gatita mega juguetona y cariñosa. Le encanta abrazar a su humano. Llego con un proceso respiratorio y le han quedado secuelas que no le impiden hacer una vida totalmente normal y ser un poco trasto o convivir con otros animales Familia ideal Ideal para cualquier familia. Ideal para personas que busquen el amor por encima de todo. Le gusta mucho jugar con otros animales. Historia: Encontrada con un proceso respiratorio que le impedía comer. ¿Quieres adoptarlo? Descarga aquí el Formulario de Pre-adopción Apadrínalo y ayuda a que su vida sea mejor en el Arca de Santi. Descarga aquí el formulario de apadrinamiento

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
El Arca de Santi
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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Lea home

What you'll need for Lea 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
  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 Lea

What life with Lea looks like

Lea is a medium-sized young adult european shorthair cat waiting at El Arca de Santi in Spain.

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 (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 Lea, answered.

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