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Petris

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Kitten · 4 months

Petris was rescued some years ago as a tiny, terrified kitten pulled from inside a car engine. Life on the streets had already taught him fear early on. Since then, he has been living alongside many other cats, peacefully sharing his space and getting along well with them. People, however, still feel overwhelming to him – trust doesn’t come easily after everything he’s been through. Petris doesn’t ask for much: a calm environment, patience, and a human who will allow him to feel safe at his own pace. Sadly, the place where he is currently fostered can no longer keep him, and Petris urgently needs a new safe space to land. A fully enclosed indoor home, with understanding people and a gentle routine, could finally give him the stability he deserves. If you can offer Petris a quiet corner of your home -and your heart -please get in touch. He will be adopted with an adoption contract and microchip in your name. Subscribe for stories from Athens’ street cats, straight to your inbox. Privacy Policy | Charity Registration No 2157/08 © NineLivesGreece. All rights reserved.with ♡ weboptions

Size

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Age

Kitten · 4 months

Location

🇬🇷Greece

Shelter

Nine Lives Greece

Living with Petris

✓Microchipped
✓Good with cats

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Listed 6 months ago

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About Petris

What life with Petris looks like

Petris is a kitten mixed breed cat waiting at Nine Lives Greece in Greece.

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 Greece

Greek shelters often partner with Northern European rescue groups for placements. Animals are sterilized, vaccinated, and chipped before adoption. Fees vary widely depending on whether the shelter is municipal or NGO-run.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Petris, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Petris?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Nine Lives Greece handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Petris on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Petris if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Nine Lives Greece 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Petris 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 Petris 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 Nine Lives Greece early rather than rehoming privately; they know Petris 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 (EL). 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.