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Semolino

European Shorthair · Male

Timid, Semolino is a large good cat. When he trusts, he enjoys cuddles and scratches. Recovered from a feral cat colony, we have not reintroduced him back into the territory for health reasons.

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Timidone panzone, Semolino è un gattone buono, quando si fida apprezza le coccole e i grattini. Recuperato da colonia felina, non lo abbiamo più reintrodotto sul territorio per motivi di salute.

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Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Rifugio
Living with Semolino
  • ✓Neutered
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Semolino home

What you'll need for Semolino 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 Semolino

What life with Semolino looks like

Semolino is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Rifugio in Italy.

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 Italy

Italian canili require adopters to sign a stewardship contract (affido) and may retain the right to verify the animal's wellbeing post-adoption. Animals are chipped and sterilized before leaving (Legge 281/91). Public canili rifugio typically waive adoption fees.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Semolino, answered.

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