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Mali

Mixed Breed · Male · Kitten · 6 months

Mali appeared in a controlled colony in Porto, but we don't know if he was placed there, came in a car, or simply migrated from another colony. What is certain is that all the animals in the colony are adult and sterilized, so he could never have been born there. The colony caretaker, attentive to the behavior of the resident animals, realized that Mali's integration wasn't easy. As he's a baby kitten, the goal should always be adoption. He decided to reach out to Causas de Caudas for the kitten's care. At Fat, Mali quickly showed himself to be a gentle kitten who enjoys the company of other kittens. Whenever he can, he seeks out the family cat in temporary foster care. He's receiving the necessary deworming treatments and will soon start his vaccination protocol.

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O Mali apareceu numa colónia controlada, da cidade do Porto, não sabemos se foi lá colocado, se veio no motor de um carro ou se simplesmente migrou de outra colónia, o que é certo é que todos os animais da colónia são adultos e esterilizados, pelo que nunca poderia ter nascido lá. O cuidador da colónia atento ao comportamento dos animais residentes percebeu que a integração do pequeno Mali não estava a ser fácil, além de que se trata de um gatinho bebé e a tentativa deve ser sempre a adoção, decidiu recorrer à Causas de Caudas para o acolhimento do gatinho. Já numa Fat, o Mali rapidamente demonstrou ser um gatinho meigo, e que aprecia muito a companhia de outros gatinhos, sempre que pode procura a gata da família de acolhimento temporário. Está a fazer as desparasitações indicadas pela veterinária e em breve iniciará o protocolo vacinal. As

Size
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Age
Kitten · 6 months
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
Causas de Caudas
Living with Mali
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Causas de Caudas · PortugalLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Mali home

What you'll need for Mali 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
    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 Mali

What life with Mali looks like

Mali is a puppy/kitten mixed breed cat waiting at Causas de Caudas in Portugal.

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 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 Mali, answered.

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