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RAFA (menino)

Mixed Breed · Male · Kitten · 4 months

RAFA is a very sweet, calm, and beloved kitten. He is a human-loving cat who adores his company. He once had a home but was seen being abandoned on one of the busiest streets in the city. For days, he survived on what he could find and slept outdoors. He suffered greatly from this abandonment, but he is finally doing well and is now ready to be adopted by someone who deserves him. The ideal family for RAFA:. This animal needs to be the only pet in the home.

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O RAFA é um gatinho muito doce, tranquilo e querido. É um gatinho de humanos, adora a sua companhia. Já teve uma casa e viram-no ser abandonado numa das estradas mais movimentadas da cidade. Por dias alimentou-se do que conseguiu e dormiu ao relento. Sofreu imenso com este abandono, mas está finalmente bem para ser agora finalmente adotado por quem o merece.A família ideal para o RAFA:✅ Não ter outros gatos, o Rafa precisa de ser filho único✅ Valorizamos protecção nas janelas e varandas❌ Não ter acesso ao exterior

Size
Age
Kitten · 4 months
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
SOS Gatinhos Setúbal
Living with RAFA (menino)
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Cared for by SOS Gatinhos Setúbal · PortugalLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing RAFA (menino) home

What you'll need for RAFA (menino) 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 RAFA (menino)

What life with RAFA (menino) looks like

RAFA (menino) is a puppy/kitten mixed breed cat waiting at SOS Gatinhos Setúbal in Portugal.

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 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 RAFA (menino), answered.

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