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Adopt Vega

European Shorthair · Female · Young · 3 years

Description Gender: Female Breed: Common European Date of Birth: 01/05/2023 Adult Size: Small Date of Admission: 14/06/2023 Other Information: Animals are provided microchipped, dewormed, with mandatory vaccinations, and sterilized or with a commitment to sterilization. All procedures and treatments are free of charge. (Microchip identification is mandatory for dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, and equines.)

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Descripción Sexo: Hembra Raza: Común Europeo Fecha de nacimiento: 01/05/2023 Tamaño adulto: Pequeña Fecha de ingreso: 14/06/2023 Otra información: Los animales se entregan identificados, desparasitados, con las vacunas obligatorias y esterilizados o con el compromiso de esterilización. Todos los trámites y tratamientos son gratuitos. (La identificación con microchip es obligatoria en perros, gatos, conejos, hurones y équidos).

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇪🇸Madrid
Shelter
Centro de Proteccion Animal de Madrid
Living with Vega
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
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Cared for by Centro de Proteccion Animal de Madrid · MadridLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Vega home

What you'll need for Vega 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 Vega

What life with Vega looks like

Vega is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Centro de Proteccion Animal de 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 Vega, answered.

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