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European Shorthair · Male · Kitten

Description Rick appeared in a field area, very thin and with a weary look of trying to survive. The people who rescued him took him to the veterinarian and did everything possible to find him an adoption. It was clear that he was a lost or abandoned cat by his gentle, social, affectionate nature, but life on the streets had taken its toll on Rick. The struggle for survival is hard, and Rick tested positive for Feline Leukaemia Virus (FeLV), which eliminated his adoption options almost instantly. Despite the fact that this disease does not infect people or dogs, and it is difficult for other cats to contract it if they are sterilized and have good interactions, many people still hold significant prejudices against it. If you are looking for an ideal feline companion, whether or not you already have other furry family members, think about Rick and give him the opportunity that so many people deny him.

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Descripción Rick apareció en una zona de campo, muy delgado y con gesto cansado de intentar sobrevivir. Las personas que lo socorrieron, lo llevaron al veterinario e hicieron todo lo posible para buscarle una adopción. Era evidente que era un gato perdido o abandonado por su carácter dócil, sociable, cariñoso, pero la vida en la calle había pasado factura a Rick, la lucha por la supervivencia es dura y dio positivo a Leucemia felina, por lo que sus opciones de ser adoptado desaparecieron de forma fulminante. Los prejuicios hacía esta enfermedad son muy grandes hoy en día, a pesar de que no se contagia a personas ni a perros y que es difícil que se contagie a otros gatos si están esterilizados y se realizan buenas presentaciones entre ellos. Si estás buscando un compañero felino ideal, tengas o no tengas otros peludos en tu vida, piensa en Rick, en darle la oportunidad que tanta gente le niega.

Size
Age
Kitten
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
Keywords
Living with Rick
  • Neutered
  • Good with cats
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Listed 6 days ago

Bringing Rick home

What you'll need for Rick 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 Rick

What life with Rick looks like

Rick is a puppy/kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Keywords in Spain.

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 Rick, answered.

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