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Adopt Madre

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 2 years

Madre is a shy and calm cat. She does not like being touched very much, but we are making small progress slowly. She loves the quietness of her basket, taking many naps, and the company of other cats. Used to sharing her space with her kind. We are looking for a family that wants to create a relationship of love and trust with her.

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Madre è una gatta timida e tranquilla. Non ama molto essere toccata, ma piano piano stiamo facendo piccoli progressi. Ama la tranquillità della sua cestina, fare molti pisolini e la compagnia di altri gatti. Abituata a dividere i suoi spazi con i suoi simili. Cerchiamo un afamiglia che voglia creare con lei un rapporto di amore e fiducia.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇮🇹Brescia
Shelter
Canile Rifugio di Brescia
Living with Madre
  • Spayed
  • Good with cats
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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Madre home

What you'll need for Madre in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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
    Editor's pick

    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 Madre

What life with Madre looks like

Madre is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Canile Rifugio di Brescia in Brescia.

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 Italy

Italian canili require adopters to sign a stewardship contract (affido) and may retain the right to verify the animal's wellbeing post-adoption. Animals are chipped and sterilized before leaving (Legge 281/91). Public canili rifugio typically waive adoption fees.

Brescia, Italy browse more cats in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Madre, answered.

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