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Minerva

European Shorthair · Unknown

Minerva fue encontrada en Callosa de Segura embarazada y con la piel en muy mal estado. Llegó a la protectora necesitando cuidados y poco después dio a luz a cuatro gatitos. Sus cuatro pequeños crecieron y encontraron una familia. Todos menos ella. Después de aquella etapa, Minerva se volvió muy desconfiada y durante un tiempo prefirió mantener las distancias. Pero gracias a la paciencia y al trabajo diario de los voluntarios, ha vuelto a confiar en las personas. ❤️‍🩹 Ahora, en cuanto te ve, se sube a la mesa para pedir mimos. Y cuando empiezas a acariciarla comienza su particular sesión de estiramientos: se gira, se alarga y cambia de postura para asegurarse de que las caricias lleguen absolutamente a todas partes. 😹💕 También tiene una forma muy peculiar de correr: ligera y delicada, casi como si fuera una pequeña bailarina. 🩰 Actualmente está en tratamiento por una dermatitis de origen alérgico y necesita alimentación especial. Está respondiendo bien y, al ir remitiendo la dermatitis, su tratamiento se está reduciendo progresivamente bajo control veterinario. 🩺 Minerva ya vio cómo sus cuatro bebés encontraban su lugar en el mundo. Ahora queremos que alguien la elija a ella. 🏡 No buscamos una familia que vea únicamente una gata con un tratamiento, sino a alguien que descubra a la gata cariñosa, divertida y especial que hay detrás. Porque después de volver a aprender a confiar, Minerva merece comprobar que esta vez acercarse a una persona puede terminar en un hogar para siempre. 🤍

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Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
APADAC — Protectora de Animales
Living with Minerva
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by APADAC — Protectora de Animales · SpainLearn about European Shorthair →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Minerva home

What you'll need for Minerva 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
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    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 Minerva

What life with Minerva looks like

Minerva is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at APADAC — Protectora de Animales 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.

Spain, Spain — browse more cats in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Minerva, answered.

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