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Samba

European Shorthair ยท Female ยท Young ยท 3 years

Samba is a shy but very good cat, she is very curious and likes to observe everything from above, she is calm and sociable with cats.

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Samba es una gata tรญmida pero muy buena, ella es muy curiosa y le gusta observar todo desde las alturas, es tranquila y sociable con gatos

Size
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Age
Young ยท 3 years
Location
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธSpain
Shelter
Protectora Oriolana
Living with Samba
  • โœ“Good with cats
Cared for by Protectora Oriolanaย ยท SpainLearn about European Shorthair โ†’

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Samba home

What you'll need for Samba in week one.

Hand-picked ยท 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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    โ‚ฌ25โ€“40
  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

    Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.

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    โ‚ฌ18โ€“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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    โ‚ฌ25โ€“45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

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    โ‚ฌ10โ€“18
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    โ‚ฌ10โ€“18
  6. 06

    Sturdy Scratching Post

    Tall enough they can stretch fully. Saves your couch from week one.

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    โ‚ฌ30โ€“60

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About Samba

What life with Samba looks like

Samba is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Protectora Oriolana 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 โ€” every cat decides for themselves when a new home counts as home.

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธAdopting from Spain

Spanish protectoras generally include sterilization, all vaccinations, microchip ID, and EU pet passport in the adoption fee (typically โ‚ฌ250โ€“โ‚ฌ400 for a dog, โ‚ฌ100โ€“โ‚ฌ180 for a cat). Many maintain partnerships with rescue transport providers across the EU.

Spain, Spain โ€” browse more cats in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Samba, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Samba?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Protectora Oriolana handles screening and the adoption contract directly โ€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Samba on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Samba if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad โ€” Protectora Oriolana 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 โ‚ฌ100โ€“โ‚ฌ350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Samba 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 โ€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Samba isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work โ€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Protectora Oriolana early rather than rehoming privately; they know Samba 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 โ€” 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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