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Mixed Breed · Unknown · Kitten · 2 months

Home wasn't elsewhere – it was here all along. Pepito came to us from a kind older woman who adored her cats and tried her very best to care for as many as she could. Like so many animal lovers on the island, she became overwhelmed and eventually no longer had the space or resources to care for Pepito and his sibling. The two kittens arrived at around 8–9 weeks old – far too small to safely join our free-roaming cat colony. Instead, they went into foster with one of our volunteers, where Pepito immediately formed a special bond with their dog, Luno. The three became inseparable and Pepito quickly learned that the world could be both safe and loving. Pepito’s sibling was adopted, but Pepito himself never found a traditional home. Instead, he found something just as meaningful: a place where he truly belonged. The Cave House became his world, his comfort zone, and his family. Even after the volunteer who fostered him moved on, Pepito chose to stay and to this day, he can still be found there, happily greeting volunteers, asking for cuddles, and accepting any treats he's offered. Affectionate, gentle, and endlessly charming, Pepito has touched the hearts of countless volunteers over the years. He may not have found a home outside of the sanctuary, but he has created his own version of home – one filled with stability, friendship, and love.

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Home wasn’t elsewhere – it was here all along. Pepito came to us from a kind older woman who adored her cats and tried her very best to care for as many as she could. Like so many animal lovers on the island, she became overwhelmed and eventually no longer had the space or resources to care for Pepito and his sibling. The two kittens arrived at around 8–9 weeks old – far too small to safely join our free-roaming cat colony. Instead, they went into foster with one of our volunteers, where Pepito immediately formed a special bond with their dog, Luno. The three became inseparable and Pepito quickly learned that the world could be both safe and loving. Pepito’s sibling was adopted, but Pepito himself never found a traditional home. Instead, he found something just as meaningful: a place where he truly belonged. The Cave House became his world, his comfort zone, and his family. Even after the volunteer who fostered him moved on, Pepito chose to stay and to this day, he can still be found there, happily greeting volunteers, asking for cuddles, and accepting any treats he’s offered. Affectionate, gentle, and endlessly charming, Pepito has touched the hearts of countless volunteers over the years. He may not have found a home outside of the sanctuary, but he has created his own version of home – one filled with stability, friendship, and love.

Size
Small
Age
Kitten · 2 months
Location
🇪🇸Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Shelter
Tenerife Animal Sanctuary
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Bringing Pepito home

What you'll need for Pepito 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
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    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 Pepito

What life with Pepito looks like

Pepito is a small puppy/kitten mixed breed cat waiting at Tenerife Animal Sanctuary in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇪🇸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 Pepito, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Pepito?
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 Pepito on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Pepito 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 Pepito 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 Pepito 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 Pepito 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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