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Marte

European Shorthair · Male · Young · 3 years

Marte is a 3-year-old male cat who doesn't go unnoticed. His physique is the perfect combination of elegance and mysticism: he sports a beautiful bicolor coat in white and gray, but his most impressive feature is his orange eyes, super intense and hypnotic, which shine like two authentic fireflies on his face. Behind that magnetic gaze is a story of resilience. Having been abruptly separated from his previous owner, Marte carries a bit of fear and distrust towards the unknown. The world sometimes scares him and he prefers to observe from a safe distance before taking the first step. However, beneath that armor of timidity, there is a cat with enormous potential to be an extraordinary companion. He just needs a little patience, time, and a safe environment to show the super good, noble, and loyal cat that he carries inside. Marte doesn't seek to conquer the world, he just seeks a home where he knows that nobody will fail him again.

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Marte es un gato macho de 3 años que no pasa desapercibido. Su físico es una combinación perfecta de elegancia y misticismo: luce un hermoso pelaje bicolor en blanco y gris, pero su rasgo más impresionante son sus ojos naranjas, súper intensos e hipnóticos, que brillan como dos auténticos luceros de fuego sobre su rostro. Detrás de esa mirada magnética hay una historia de resiliencia. Al haber sido separado abruptamente de su anterior dueño, Marte carga con un poquito de miedo y desconfianza hacia lo desconocido. El mundo a veces le asusta y prefiere observar desde una distancia segura antes de dar el primer paso. Sin embargo, debajo de esa coraza de timidez, se esconde un gato con un potencial enorme para ser un compañero extraordinario. Solo necesita un poco de paciencia, tiempo y un ambiente seguro para demostrar el gato súper bueno, noble y leal que lleva dentro. Marte no busca conquistar el mundo, solo busca un hogar donde sepa que nadie volverá a fallarle.

Size
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Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇪🇸Madrid
Shelter
Centro de Proteccion Animal de Madrid
Cared for by Centro de Proteccion Animal de Madrid · MadridLearn about European Shorthair →

Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Marte home

What you'll need for Marte 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 Marte

What life with Marte looks like

Marte is a young 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 (typically €250–€400 for a dog, €100–€180 for a cat). Many maintain partnerships with rescue transport providers across the EU.

Madrid, Spain — browse more cats in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Marte, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Marte?
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 Marte on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Marte 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Marte 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 Marte 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 Marte 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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