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Melinha

Mixed Breed · Female

May 27, 2025 The information regarding the animals on this page is solely the responsibility of the people who ask us for help in spreading the word. ABRA only serves as a dissemination channel and does not assume responsibility for the adoption processes.

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Data do pedido: 27 de maio de 2025 As informações relativas aos animais nesta página são da exclusiva responsabilidade das pessoas que nos pedem ajuda na sua divulgação. A ABRA apenas serve de canal de divulgação e não assume responsabilidades sobre os processos de adoção.

Size
Medium
Age
—
Location
🇵🇹Braga
Shelter
ABRA Braga
Cared for by ABRA Braga · BragaLearn about Mixed Breed →
More cats in Braga →More cats in Portugal →

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Melinha home

What you'll need for Melinha in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Melinha

What life with Melinha looks like

Melinha is a medium-sized adult mixed breed cat waiting at ABRA Braga in Braga.

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 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.

Braga, Portugal — browse more cats in Portugal.

Frequently asked

Adopting Melinha, answered.

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