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Adopt Salvadora

European Shorthair · Female · Senior · 14 years

Cats marked for rescue have an even more urgent need to find a family. This can be due to their age, a specific health issue, or distress at the shelter. Salvadora was found wandering and was never claimed, so she was taken in by the shelter. She is an adorable, gentle, and extremely affectionate cat who gets along very well with other cats. Unfortunately, we have detected masses in her abdomen. For now, Salvadora is doing very well, but she will need close monitoring. She is also FIV-positive. Despite these health issues, nothing will prevent her from enjoying a beautiful life in a home, even if her life expectancy might be reduced. We are therefore seeking a "pantry retirement" or end-of-life home willing to offer her all the love and tenderness she has never had before.

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Les chats signalés en « sauvetage » ont un besoin encore plus urgent de trouver une famille. Cela peut être lié à leur âge, une pathologie particulière ou un mal-être au refuge. Salvadora est arrivée au refuge après avoir été trouvée seule. Malgré les recherches entreprises, personne ne s’est manifesté pour la réclamer et elle a donc été prise en charge afin de trouver une famille pour la vie. C’est une chatte douce, gentille et attachante, qui apprécie la compagnie et les moments de calme. D’un tempérament paisible, elle saura apporter beaucoup de tendresse à son futur foyer. Côté santé, Salvadora est porteuse du Sida du chat et devra donc vivre exclusivement en intérieur. Des examens ont révélé la présence de tumeurs à proximité de son cœur. Malheureusement, son pronostic est réservé et son espérance de vie est fortement réduite. Aujourd’hui, Salvadora profite encore de la vie et mérite plus que tout de connaître la chaleur d’un foyer, entourée d’amour et de bienveillance, plutôt que de passer le temps qu’il lui reste au refuge. Concernant ses ententes, Salvadora s’entend bien avec les autres chats et pourra cohabiter avec des congénères respectueux.

Size
Age
Senior · 14 years
Location
🇧🇪Sans Collier
Shelter
Perwez)
Living with Salvadora
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Bringing Salvadora home

What you'll need for Salvadora in week one.

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    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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    Feliway Calming Spray

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    €18–25
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    Covered Litter Box

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    €25–45
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    Clumping Cat Litter

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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Salvadora

What life with Salvadora looks like

Salvadora is a senior european shorthair cat waiting at Perwez) in Sans Collier.

Senior cats are the gentlest house guests: predictable, mostly silent, and grateful for a sunny windowsill. Older cats often have minor dental or kidney issues — keep an eye on water intake and weight. Many sleep eighteen hours a day and want no part of any drama.

🇧🇪Adopting from Belgium

Belgian shelters operate under regional law (Flanders, Wallonia, Brussels each have their own rules). All adoptions include the Eurochip, vaccinations, and a stewardship contract. Several Flemish shelters partner with Dutch and German rescue networks.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Salvadora, answered.

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