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Natsu

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Natsu is one of those cats that hardly anyone gets to know, and thus, hardly anyone chooses him. We found him on the street when he was just three months old, with a wound around his neck. He recovered well and has since lived in our cat houses. Today, he is one year old, good-natured, affectionate, and gets along perfectly with other cats. With new people, he is very shy. He hides, observing from a distance, and takes time to trust. And of course, during visits, he hardly ever shows himself. And so, opportunity after opportunity passes him by. The sad part is that Natsu is not a difficult cat. He is a cat that simply needs time. When he trusts, he changes completely: he becomes close, sweet, and curious. He just needs someone with patience, who does not expect an immediate bond but allows him to come at his own pace. Test FELV-FIV negative. He is already neutered and vaccinated.

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Natsu es de esos gatos que casi nadie llega a conocer y por eso nadie lo elige. Lo recogimos de la calle cuando tenía solo 3 meses, con una herida en el cuello. Se recuperó bien y desde entonces vive en nuestras gateras. Hoy ya tiene un año, es bueno, cariñoso, simpático y convive perfectamente con otros gatos. Con las personas nuevas es muy tímido. Se esconde, observa desde lejos y tarda en confiar. Y claro en las visitas casi no se deja ver. Y así se le pasan las oportunidades, una tras otra. Lo triste es que Natsu no es un gato difícil. Es un gato que necesita tiempo. Cuando confía, cambia por completo: se vuelve cercano, dulce y curioso. Solo necesita a alguien con paciencia, que no espere un vínculo inmediato, sino que le deje llegar a su ritmo. Test FELV-FIV negativo. Ya está castrado y vacunado. Mostrar más de su historia Mostrar menos

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇪🇸Madrid
Shelter
ALBA Protectora Madrid
Living with Natsu
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Good with cats
Cared for by ALBA Protectora Madrid · MadridLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Natsu home

What you'll need for Natsu 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 Natsu

What life with Natsu looks like

Natsu is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at ALBA Protectora 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Natsu, answered.

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