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MARÍA

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

We rescued MARÍA from an abandoned lot. She was a bit shy at first but very affectionate, sweet, and good-natured. Approximate birth date: February 2021. Negative for immunodeficiency and Feline Leukaemia Virus (FeLV). She is vaccinated and spayed.

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A María la rescatamos en un solar abandonado. Es una gatica algo asustadiza al principio pero muy cariñosa, dulce y buena. Fecha aprox. de nacimiento febrero 2021. Negativa a inmuno y leucemia. Se entrega vacunada y esterilizada.

Size
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Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
Zaragatos
Living with MARÍA
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing MARÍA home

What you'll need for MARÍA in week one.

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  1. 01
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    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

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    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

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    €10–18
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

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    €10–18
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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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    €30–60

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About MARÍA

What life with MARÍA looks like

MARÍA is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Zaragatos 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting MARÍA, answered.

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