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Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

She arrived at the animal rescue association on February 23, 2025. She is a very shy kitty who needs time and patience to feel comfortable with people; she tends to run away from new stimuli and is reserved at first. Nonetheless, she is very social with other cats and feels safe and calm in their company. She needs a home that respects her pace and allows her to gain confidence gradually, perhaps with another feline companion to help her through her adaptation process. She is not an immediate hugger, but with love and consistency, she can become a faithful and calm companion for those who understand her sensitive nature.

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Llegó a la protectora el 23 de febrero de 2025. Es una gatita muy tímida que necesita tiempo y paciencia para sentirse cómoda con las personas; suele huir ante nuevos estímulos y se muestra reservada al principio. Aun así, es muy sociable con otros gatos y se siente segura y tranquila en su compañía. Necesita un hogar que respete su ritmo y le permita ganar confianza poco a poco, tal vez con otro compañero felino que le ayude en su proceso de adaptación. No es una gata de abrazos inmediatos, pero con cariño y constancia puede convertirse en una compañera fiel y tranquila para quienes saben comprender su naturaleza sensible.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
Protectora Villena
Living with Salem
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Bringing Salem home

What you'll need for Salem 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
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    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 Salem

What life with Salem looks like

Salem is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Protectora Villena in Spain.

An adult cat usually shows their personality within a week. Give them a quiet room with everything they need (food, water, litter, hiding spot) and let them choose when to explore. Don't force interaction — every cat decides for themselves when a new home counts as home.

🇪🇸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 Salem, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Salem?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Protectora Villena 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 — Protectora Villena 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 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 Protectora Villena 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.
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