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Mateo

Male · Young · 3 years

adoption Feline Leukaemia Virus (FeLV) This kitten here is the charming Mateo, a kitten that has Feline Leukaemia Virus (FeLV), but that doesn't prevent him from leading a life full of affection. He is super cuddly and in great health. He gets along well with other cats.

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adopción leucemia Este gatito de aquí es el encantador mateo, un gatito que tiene leucemia, pero que no le impode llevar una vida llena de mimos, es super cariñoso, se encuentra genial de salud. Se lleva genial con otros gatos. - sociable y cariñoso - vacunas al día

Size
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Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
El Arca de Noé Albacete
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Cared for by El Arca de Noé Albacete · Spain
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Mateo home

What you'll need for Mateo 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 Mateo

What life with Mateo looks like

Mateo is a young adult cat waiting at El Arca de Noé Albacete 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 Mateo, answered.

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