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Pateta

Male · Adult · 8 years

This little kitten was rescued from a house where it lived with other animals, all in very precarious conditions. The elderly person who took them in no longer had the means to feed or care for her 12 companions, both dogs and cats. Despite a difficult past, it has turned out to be a gentle and resilient cat, looking for a new life with comfort, affection, and stability. It is ready to leave behind scarcity and discover what it means to have a real home. 🐾💛 Hello! I'm Pateta and I want to find a loving family to call my own! Could it be yours?

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Este gatinho foi resgatado de uma casa onde vivia com outros animais, todos em condições muito precárias. A idosa que os acolhia já não tinha meios para os alimentar ou cuidar dos seus 12 companheiros, entre cães e gatos. Apesar do passado difícil, revelou-se um gato meigo e resiliente, à procura de uma nova vida com conforto, carinho e estabilidade. Está pronto para deixar para trás a escassez e descobrir o que é ter um verdadeiro lar. 🐾💛 Olá! Sou o Pateta e quero encontrar uma família amorosa para chamar de minha! Será que é a tua? 🥹❤️

Size
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Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
Cantinho do Tareco
Living with Pateta
  • ✓Neutered
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Pateta home

What you'll need for Pateta in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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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
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    Covered Litter Box

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    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

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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

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    €30–60

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About Pateta

What life with Pateta looks like

Pateta is a adult cat waiting at Cantinho do Tareco in Portugal.

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 Portugal

Portuguese rescues coordinate extensively with European rescue networks for cross-border placements, especially for galgos and podencos. Sterilization, vaccinations, and microchip ID are standard. Adoption fees typically cover the full vet workup.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Pateta, answered.

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