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Rafa

European Shorthair · Male · Young · 2 years

Rafa ID No.: 148474 Breed: EKH Age: 05/2023 Gender: male Housing: Indoor/outdoor cat Neutered: Yes Location: Marbella (Spain) Application form !!!SINGLE-CAT HOUSEHOLD ONLY!!! Rafa came to Triple A in October 2024 after being rescued in the Las Chapas area of Marbella. He is a very affectionate and loving tomcat who enjoys being petted and pampered. At the moment, however, Rafa prefers an environment without other cats, as he would like some peace and quiet. Rafa is looking for a home where he can be the only cat and receive all the attention, and where he can feel safe and loved. He will travel to his new home microchipped, vaccinated, neutered, and with an EU pet passport. Who would like to give this sweet young tomcat a forever home? Vaccinations: Yes Plus €85.00 transport fee Contact person Andrea Mürner Tel: Email:

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Rafa ID-Nr: 148474 Rasse: EKH Alter: 05/2023 Geschlecht: männlich Haltung: Wohnung/Freigänger Kastriert/Sterilisiert: Ja Aufenthalt / Ort: Marbella (Spanien) Anfrageformular !!!Einzelhaltung!!! Rafa kam im Oktober 2024 zu Triple A, nachdem er in der Gegend von Las Chapas in Marbella gerettet wurde. Er ist ein sehr anhänglicher und liebevoller Kater, der es liebt, gestreichelt und verwöhnt zu werden. Im Moment bevorzugt Rafa jedoch eine Umgebung ohne andere Katzen, da er seine Ruhe haben möchte. Rafa sucht ein Zuhause, in dem er als Einzelkatze die ganze Aufmerksamkeit bekommt und wo er sich sicher und geliebt fühlen kann. Er wird gechipt, geimpft, kastriert und mit EU-Heimtierausweis in sein neues Zuhause reisen. Wer möchte diesem liebenswerten Katerchen ein Zuhause geben? Impfungen Ja Schutzgebühr 200,00€ zzgl. 85,00€ Transportgebühr Ansprechpartner Andrea Mürner Tel: Email: Anfrageformular

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Helfende Hände e.V.
Living with Rafa
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
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Cared for by Helfende Hände e.V. · GermanyLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Rafa home

What you'll need for Rafa 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 Rafa

What life with Rafa looks like

Rafa is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Helfende Hände e.V. in Germany.

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 Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Rafa, answered.

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