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Portuguesa

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 7 years

Portuguesa is a beautiful and very sweet cat, but also a survivor. She lived in a feral cat colony in the garden of a private house. One day, she appeared crawling on the ground, unable to walk. We went to get her and took her to our shelter, where we discovered she had a broken hip. After undergoing hip replacement surgery, she spent a long period of recovery to heal and recover. Currently, Portuguesa is still in recovery, and we are looking for a quiet home where she can start walking safely and regain the muscle she has lost after so much time without moving. She is a good cat, calm, a bit shy, and very pretty, who has suffered a lot and now only needs peace, love, and a place where she can feel safe. We are looking for a family willing to offer her the rest she has never had. Come on, change her life. She is already vaccinated. Test FELV-FIV-Heartworm negative.

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Portuguesa es una gata preciosa y muy dulce, pero también una superviviente. Vivía en una colonia felina en el jardín de una casa particular. Un día, apareció arrastrándose por el suelo, incapaz de caminar. Fuimos a por ella y la trasladamos al albergue, donde descubrimos que tenía la cadera partida. Tras realizarle una artroplastia, ha pasado un largo periodo de reposo para que pudiera soldar y recuperarse. Actualmente, Portuguesa sigue en recuperación, y queremos pedir para ella un hogar tranquilo, donde pueda empezar a caminar con seguridad y recuperar la musculatura que ha perdido después de tanto tiempo sin moverse. Es una gata buena, tranquila, algo tímida y muy guapa, que ha sufrido mucho y que ahora solo necesita paz, cariño y un lugar donde sentirse a salvo. Buscamos para ella una familia dispuesta a ofrecerle el descanso que nunca ha tenido. Anímate a cambiar su vida. Ya está vacunada. Test FELV-FIV-FILARIA negativo. Mostrar más de su historia Mostrar menos

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇪🇸Madrid
Shelter
ALBA Protectora Madrid
Living with Portuguesa
  • Vaccinated
Cared for by ALBA Protectora Madrid · MadridLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Portuguesa home

What you'll need for Portuguesa 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 Portuguesa

What life with Portuguesa looks like

Portuguesa is a 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 Portuguesa, answered.

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