Not confirmed since October 21, 2026

Salem

European Shorthair · Unknown · Kitten · 4 months

I am a stunning black cat with bright orange/yellow eyes, resembling a mini mystical panther. Although my gaze is imposing, I am actually a very calm, noble, and slightly shy kitten. I find it a bit difficult to break the ice at first because I am reserved with strangers, but I have a huge heart and let myself be petted very sweetly as soon as I notice you are close. I am not one of those who jump from one side to the other breaking things; I prefer peace, observing the world with my golden eyes, and enjoying a good nap in a safe corner.

ES·Show original

¡Hola! Soy un espectacular gato negro de ojos naranjas/amarillos intensos, parecido a una mini pantera mística. Aunque mi mirada es imponente, la verdad es que soy un gatito sumamente tranquilo, noble y un poco tímido. Al principio me cuesta un poquito romper el hielo porque soy reservado con los desconocidos, pero tengo un corazón enorme y me dejo acariciar con mucha dulzura en cuanto noto que estás cerca. No soy de los que saltan de un lado a otro rompiendo cosas; yo prefiero la paz, observar el mundo con mis ojos dorados y disfrutar de una buena siesta en un rincón seguro.

Size

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Age

Kitten · 4 months

Location

🇪🇸Madrid

Shelter

Centro de Proteccion Animal de Madrid

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Bringing Salem home

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About Salem

What life with Salem looks like

Salem is a kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Centro de Proteccion Animal de Madrid in Madrid.

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. Many maintain partnerships with rescue transport providers across the EU.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Salem, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Salem?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Centro de Proteccion Animal de Madrid handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Salem on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Salem if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Centro de Proteccion Animal de Madrid 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Salem 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 Salem 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 Centro de Proteccion Animal de Madrid early rather than rehoming privately; they know Salem 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.