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Nacho

Mixed Breed · Unknown

From Fear to Feline Friendliness This lovable furry companion, named Nacho because her ears look like nachos, arrived together with James and Noisy. They came from a place where 19 cats were taken from a home where they unfortunately suffered from abuse. They were very traumatized and terrified, and one can only imagine the horrors they endured. Especially Nacho was a very, very frightened cat. It took a whole year of patience and gentle care to be able to slowly gain back her trust. She spent a lot of time watching the birdies in our bird cage. Eventually, one volunteer got into the habit of hand-feeding her every morning, a routine that slowly boosted her confidence. As time went on, Nacho transformed into a cat who loves people, and her unique personality has blossomed.

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From Fear to Feline Friendliness This lovable furry companion, named Nacho because her ears look like nachos, arrived together with James and Noisy. They came from a place where 19 cats were taken from a home where they unfortunately suffered from abuse. They were very traumatized and terrified, and one can only imagine the horrors they endured. Especially Nacho was a very, very frightened cat. It took a whole year of patience and gentle care to be able to slowly gain back her trust. She spent a lot of time watching the birdies in our bird cage. Eventually one volunteer got the habit to hand feed her every morning, a routine that slowly boosted her confidence. As time went on, Nacho transformed into a cat who loves peoples, and her unique personality has blossomed.

Size
Small
Age
Location
🇪🇸Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Shelter
Tenerife Animal Sanctuary
Cared for by Tenerife Animal Sanctuary · Santa Cruz de TenerifeLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Nacho home

What you'll need for Nacho 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 Nacho

What life with Nacho looks like

Nacho is a small adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tenerife Animal Sanctuary in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

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.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain browse more cats in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Nacho, answered.

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