How do I contact the shelter about Tempo?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. ALBA Protectora Madrid handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Tempo on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Tempo if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — ALBA Protectora 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.

Is Tempo 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 Tempo 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 ALBA Protectora Madrid early rather than rehoming privately; they know Tempo 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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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 9 years

It is in foster care. June 20, 2025 Tempo has had a tough life on the streets. When we went to spay/neuter them, Tempo approached and calmly entered the cage, it was its chance and it didn't let it slip away. Our adorable little fatty is a loving cat, he's like an older brother to his siblings and gets along with everyone, he's a blessed one, and despite being nearly 9 years old, he still has moments of playfulness like a kitten. He loves being pampered and petted, if he sees you, he comes to sit by your side, he loves being brushed and petted. He's a sweetie full of tenderness. When he arrived at ALBA and we did his check-up, our suspicions were confirmed, Tempo has squamous cell carcinoma, or in other words, skin cancer on his face. Cats like him, white in color, with short fur or white ears and snout, are the ones that suffer the most from sun exposure because they have less natural protection against radiation. His disease is advancing slowly and Tempo is doing well. Our wish is that Tempo can have the love of a permanent, definitive home. Will you give him a chance at life?--- The cats (Alegria, Allegro, Andante and Tempo) lived in a very narrow, no-exit alleyway (Calle Alegría), where cars passed at high speed. They didn't have many safe places to take shelter, and some neighbors didn't look kindly upon them. This is the third time we've come to this place to help the cats, this time four of them have the good fortune to leave there. Tempo is a loving cat, very nice, a bit worn down by the hard street life, but he's still very good. The rest are more reserved and shy, we're going to work on helping them lose their fears and find a good home. They are already neutered and vaccinated. Test FELV-FIV negative.

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Está en casa de acogida. 20 juniio 2025 Tempo ha tenido una vida dura en la calle. Cuando fuimos para esterilizarlos, Tempo se acercó y entró tranquilo en la jaula, era su oportunidad y no la dejó escapar. Nuestro gordito adorable es un amor de gato, es como un hermano mayor para sus compañeros y se lleva bien con todos, es un bendito, y a pesar de tener cerca de los 9 años tiene sus momentos de juego como si fuera un chavalín. Le encantan los mimos y las personas, si te ve se acerca a estar a tu lado, le encanta que le peinen y le acaricien. Es un santurrón lleno de ternura. Cuando llegó a ALBA y se le hizo la revisión confirmamos nuestras sospechas, Tempo tiene carcinoma de células escamosas, o lo que es lo mismo, cáncer de piel en su carita Los gatos como él, de color blanco, pelo corto o con orejas y hocicos blancos son los que sufren mayor peligro a la exposición al sol, porque tienen menos protección natural contra la radiación. Su enfermedad avanza lenta y Tempo está bien. Nuestro deseo es que Tempo pueda tener el amor de un hogar definitivo y para siempre ¿Le das la oportunidad de su vida? ------------------------------ Los gatos (Alegria, Allegro, Andante y Tempo) vivían en una callejuela muy estrechita y sin salida (la calle Alegría), donde los coche pasaban a mucha velocidad. No tenían muchos sitios seguros donde cobijarse y algunos vecinos además no les miraban con buenos ojos. Es la tercera ocasión que acudimos a este lugar para ayudar a los gatos, esta vez cuatro de ellos han tenido la suerte poder salir de allí. Tempo es un amor de gato, muy majo, está un poco tocado por lo dura que es la calle, pero aún así es muy bueno. El resto son más reservados y tímidos, vamos a trabajar para que puedan perder los miedos y encontrar un buen hogar. Ya están castrados y vacunados. Test FELV-FIV negativo. Mostrar más de su historia Mostrar menos

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Age

Adult · 9 years

Location

🇪🇸Madrid

Shelter

ALBA Protectora Madrid

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About Tempo

What life with Tempo looks like

Tempo is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at ALBA Protectora Madrid in Madrid.

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 Tempo, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Tempo?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. ALBA Protectora Madrid handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Tempo on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Tempo if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — ALBA Protectora 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Tempo 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 Tempo 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 ALBA Protectora Madrid early rather than rehoming privately; they know Tempo 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.