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European Shorthair · Male · Kitten

Description Ryan is only two years old and has likely spent all her time on the streets, dodging vehicles, surviving with the help of some people, and defending herself from other cats, dogs, and bad people. Her wary and distrustful gaze reveals the suffering and distress she has had to endure throughout that time. Now she is with us, safe and secure from any danger, and surrounded by people who will look after her to help her find the home she so deserves. As is often the case in these situations, she just needs patience and a chance to regain her trust. Since her arrival several months ago, we can see her progress; she now dares to approach for her meal and eats from the pate or turkey dish with calmness near the volunteers. We hope that soon she will be the kitten she always should have been.

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Descripción Ryan tiene solo dos años y probablemente los ha debido pasar siempre en la calle sorteando vehículos, sobreviviendo gracias a la ayuda de algunas personas y defendiéndose de otros gatos, perros y mala gente. Su mirada de recelo y desconfianza nos descubre el sufrimiento y malestar que ha tenido que soportar durante todo ese tiempo. Ahora se encuentra con nosotras, a salvo y seguro de cualquier peligro, y rodeado de personas que van a velar por él para que encuentre el hogar que tanto se merece. Como siempre sucede en estos casos, solo necesita paciencia y una oportunidad para volver a confiar. Desde su llegada hace varios meses se nota su evolución, pues ya se anima a acercarse a por su merienda y se come del platito de paté o de pavo con tranquilidad cerca de los voluntarios. Ojalá que dentro de poco sea el gatito que siempre debió ser.

Size
Age
Kitten
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
Keywords
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Bringing Ryan home

What you'll need for Ryan 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 Ryan

What life with Ryan looks like

Ryan 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 Ryan, answered.

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