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Melocoton

European Shorthair · Male · Young · 2 years

Male European Shorthair, born 05/02/2024, adult size: small, admitted on 05/02/2026. FELINE LEUKEMIA. Feline leukemia (FeLV) is a viral disease that can affect the immune system and other organs, with variable progression depending on the case. Requires a protected environment and veterinary supervision. These cats should preferably live with other positive cats or be alone in the home. It poses no risk to humans and, with proper care, they can enjoy a good quality of life. They are looking for committed families who will give them the opportunity they deserve. Additional information: Animals are handed over identified, dewormed, with mandatory vaccinations and sterilized or with a commitment to sterilization. All procedures and treatments are free. (Microchip identification is mandatory for dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, and equines.)

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Descripción Sexo: Macho Raza: Común Europeo Fecha de nacimiento: 05/02/2024 Tamaño adulto: Pequeño Fecha de ingreso: 05/02/2026 LEUCEMIA FELINA. La leucemia felina (FeLV) es una enfermedad vírica que puede afectar al sistema inmunitario y a otros órganos, con evolución variable según el caso. Requiere un entorno protegido y control veterinario. Estos gatos deben convivir preferiblemente con otros gatos positivos o ser únicos en el hogar. No supone riesgo para las personas y, con buenos cuidados, pueden disfrutar de una buena calidad de vida. Buscan familias comprometidas que les den la oportunidad que merecen. Otra información: Los animales se entregan identificados, desparasitados, con las vacunas obligatorias y esterilizados o con el compromiso de esterilización. Todos los trámites y tratamientos son gratuitos. (La identificación con microchip es obligatoria en perros, gatos, conejos, hurones y équidos).

Size
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Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇪🇸Madrid
Shelter
Centro de Proteccion Animal de Madrid
Living with Melocoton
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Centro de Proteccion Animal de Madrid · MadridLearn about European Shorthair →

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Melocoton home

What you'll need for Melocoton 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 Melocoton

What life with Melocoton looks like

Melocoton 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 Melocoton, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Melocoton?
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 Melocoton on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Melocoton 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 Melocoton 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 Melocoton 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 Melocoton 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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