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Rubio

European Shorthair · Male · Kitten

Description Rubio appeared one day at the cabin of one of our dog adopter families. They saw him so thin that they thought he was sick and came to the animal shelter for help for the little one. Indeed, Rubio was not well; pancreatitis and extremely high blood pressure was the diagnosis, confirmed after a full blood analysis, abdominal ultrasound, and blood pressure check. Now he is being medicated and recovering his health, he has gained over 1.5 kilograms, and we have high hopes that he will fully recover. He is a good cat, calm, somewhat shy but infinitely grateful. If you are thinking about helping by adopting a needy cat, think about this little one who is a warrior.

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Descripción Rubio apareció un día en el chalet de una familia adoptante de perros nuestros. Lo vieron tan delgado que pensaron que estaba enfermo y vinieron al albergue en busca de ayuda para el pequeño. Efectivamente, Rubio no estaba bien, pancreatitis y tensión altísima fue el diagnostico, fue el diagnostico tras una completa analítica, ecografía abdominal y toma de tensión. Ahora se esta medicando y recuperando su salud, ha subido en mas de 1, 5 kilos y tenemos muchas esperanzas en que se restablezca completamente. Es un gato bueno, tranquilo, algo tímido pero infinitamente agradecido, si estas pensando en ayudar adoptando a un gato necesitado, piensa en este pequeño que es un guerrero.

Size
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Age
Kitten
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
Keywords
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Rubio home

What you'll need for Rubio 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 Rubio

What life with Rubio looks like

Rubio 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.

Spain, Spain — browse more cats in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Rubio, answered.

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