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Mel

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

Mel fecha de nacimiento / dob: 28-09-2025 aprox.Personality: Her name, Mel, comes from Latin and means “honey” 🍯 And this little one couldn’t have been given a better name, because she’s a sweet, affectionate kitten who loves having someone by her side. 💛She might seem a little shy at first, but that shyness doesn’t last long. As soon as she feels safe, she seeks out pets—especially on her head and chin—and really enjoys having company. That said, she also has a bit of an independent streak: she likes to have her own space, though never too far from you, since she’ll curl up nearby and dream big. She usually does this curled up in a ball or even showing you her belly while she rests. 🥹And when she sleeps, she has a little quirk: she makes adorable chirps that sound like little cat conversations. 😻Mel also knows how to make herself understood. She loves cuddles, but if she thinks she’s had enough, she’ll let you know with a gentle nibble. It’s her way of telling you that maybe the cuddles can continue… a little later. Let her sleep peacefully, and then you’ll be rewarded.Plus, she has some very unique habits. One of them is following you into the bathroom and shamelessly lying down on your feet, because it seems like even your moment of peace needs some feline supervision. 😂🚽 And although she doesn’t show much interest in toys yet (we’re slowly winning her over), her tiny nose is always hard at work: she sniffs everything—especially any coffee she detects nearby—and will try to share it with you. ☕️👀 It’s almost at the same height as her exclusive liquid cat treats.Mel arrived at a cat colony we’ve been managing for years. She was found lying on the ground, severely malnourished. Our theory is that she was either locked up somewhere for a while or spent days wandering around looking for food. At some point, she must have had a “family,” given how sociable she is, but it’s clear they didn’t know how to appreciate this gem. After making a full recovery, she’s now at her ideal weight and ready to start a new chapter in her life. 💛She didn’t have an easy time on the streets, as she was bullied by some of the cats in the colony. She’s currently living in a foster home with other cats, but she feels vulnerable around them and isn’t at ease. That’s why Mel would be happiest as the queen of her own home. 👑 She could live with a particularly calm and respectful cat, but the ideal situation for her would be to have all the space and attention to herself, to feel that her space is 100% safe.After everything she’s been through, Mel deserves to discover what it means to feel completely safe: a quiet home, a person she can follow all the way to the bathroom, and a place where she can curl up knowing that, this time, she’s home. 🏡💛Can Iive with kids? Yes, with the proper introduction and adjustment period. Mel loves to play, so she would do well with an energetic child. She also likes to sleep close to you and have her little paw touching you. You can pick her up for a little while, but she prefers not to feel trapped by overly tight hugs.Can live with other animals? She'll have more fun if she has the house, toys, and people all to herself.Ideal home: A quiet home where you can be the queen and receive all the attention, no matter what kind of family you're with—whether it's a single person, a couple, or a larger family. A balcony or terrace is always a plus! ************************************** Personalidad: Su nombre Mel viene del latín y significa “miel” 🍯 Y no podía haberle quedado mejor el nombre a esta pequeña, porque es una gatita dulce, cercana y encantada de tener una persona a su lado 💛Puede mostrarse un poquito tímida al principio, pero esa timidez dura muy poco. En cuanto se siente segura, busca caricias, especialmente en la cabeza y la barbilla, y disfruta muchísimo de estar acompañada. Eso sí, también tiene su puntito independiente: le gusta tener su espacio, aunque nunca demasiado lejos de ti ya que se acurrucará cerca y soñar en grande. Suele hacerlo hecha un ovillo o incluso enseñándote la barriga mientras descansa. 🥹Y cuando duerme tiene una pequeña peculiaridad: hace unos gorjeos adorables que parecen pequeñas conversaciones gatunas. 😻Mel también sabe hacerse entender. Le encantan los mimos, pero si considera que ya ha tenido suficiente, te lo hará saber con un suave mordisquito. Es su manera de decirte que quizá las caricias pueden continuar... un poquito más tarde. Déjala dormir plácidamente y luego tendrás recompensa.Además, tiene algunas aficiones muy particulares. Una de ellas es seguirte al baño y tumbarse descaradamente sobre tus pies, porque parece que tu momento de tranquilidad también necesita supervisión gatuna. 😂🚽 Y aunque todavía no muestra demasiado interés por los juguetes (poco a poco la estamos conquistando), su diminuta nariz sí está siempre trabajando: lo inspecciona todo y, especialmente, cualquier café que detecte cerca e intentará compartirlo contigo. ☕️👀 Casi casi, está a la misma altura que sus snacks líquidos exclusivos para gatos.Mel llegó a una colonia de gatos que gestionamos desde hace años. Apareció tumbada en el suelo, en un estado de desnutrición severa. Nuestra hipótesis es que pasó tiempo encerrada en algún sitio, o bien, pasó días deambulando hasta encontrar comida. En algún momento tuvo una “familia” dado el grado de sociabilización, pero está claro que no supieron apreciar a esta joya. Tras recuperarse por completo, ahora está en su peso ideal y preparada para empezar una nueva etapa en su vida💛No lo pasó bien en la calle, ya que recibió bullying de algunos gatos de la colonia. Actualmente vive en una casa de acogida con otros gatos, pero se siente vulnerable en presencia de ellos y no está tranquila. Por eso, Mel sería feliz siendo la reina de su propia casa. 👑 Podría convivir con un gato especialmente tranquilo y respetuoso, pero lo ideal para ella sería tener todo el espacio y toda la atención para ella, sentir que es su espacio 100% seguro.Después de todo lo que ha vivido, Mel merece descubrir lo que significa sentirse completamente segura: una casa tranquila, una persona a la que seguir hasta el baño y un lugar donde poder hacerse un ovillo sabiendo que, esta vez, está en casa. 🏡💛¿Puede vivir con niños? Sí, con la debida adaptación. A Mel le encanta jugar, así que un niño con energía le iría bien. También le gusta dormir cerca de ti y estar tocándote con su patita. Puedes cogerla en brazos un momentito, pero prefiere no sentirse atrapada con abrazos demasiado intensos.¿Puede vivir con otros animales? Disfrutará más si tiene la casa, jueguetes y humanos para ella sola.Hogar ideal: Una casa tranquila donde pueda ser la reina y recibir toda la atención con cualquier tipo de familia, ya sea un(a) solter@, una pareja o una familia más grande. ¡Un balcón o terraza es siempre una ventaja! Adopta! <img src="

Size
Tiny
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
Gatalunya Cat Rescue
Living with Mel
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Gatalunya Cat Rescue · SpainLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Mel home

What you'll need for Mel 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 Mel

What life with Mel looks like

Mel is a very small young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Gatalunya Cat Rescue 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 Mel, answered.

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