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Adopt Mert

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 4 years

Mert was abandoned in a feral cat colony in Palencia capital. There are people who, instead of sterilizing and preventing more and more animals from being brought into this world, prefer to abandon them, perhaps thinking that they will survive when what happens is that they barely survive... if they survive????? (please sterilize: sterilize...). This was the case for Mert, who was abandoned in a feral cat colony and spent the day meowing, meowing... in search of love and shelter?. Thanks to a foster care home, we were able to rescue him, give him a present, and without a doubt, a better future?????. If you want to make Mert one more member of your family and heart, don't wait any longer... and adopt him???? Contact:

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MERT fue abandonado en una colonia en Palencia capital. Hay gente que en vez de esterilizar y evitar traer más y más animales a este mundo, prefiere abandonarlos quizás pensando que van a sobrevivir cuando lo que ocurre es que malviven... si viven????? (esterilizad, por favor: esterilizad...). Éste fue el caso de MERT, que lo abandonaron en una colonia y se pasaba el día maullando, maullando... en busca de cariño y cobijo?. Gracias a una casa de acogida pudimos rescatarlo, darle un presente y sin duda un futuro mejor????????. Si quieres que MERT sea uno más de tu familia y corazón, no esperes más... y adoptáos???? Contacto: 667849696 – 657961568

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
Protectora Defensa Animal Palentina
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Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Mert home

What you'll need for Mert 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 Mert

What life with Mert looks like

Mert is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Protectora Defensa Animal Palentina 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 Mert, answered.

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