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Xena

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 11 years

My name is Xena, and I lived in a colony of cats where dead, skinned kittens kept turning up. Mama (Hanna), my brother, and I were saved from certain death and brought to LARA. Since then I've stayed here, passing the years, the cats, and the adopters, and nobody stops by my side. Nobody understands that even though I was very little, I saw horrors on the street: my friends dead and tortured. Mama brought us food when she could and always kept us hidden. She taught me that being terrified of humans is the only way to survive. Despite the time that has passed, I'm still shy, but I always arrive first for the treats and the little cans. I won't let anyone touch me, but eating... well, that's completely different. I'm good and calm, and in a home I wouldn't cause any trouble, because I get along with the other cats and I don't make mischief. They tell me to be patient, that someday someone will notice me and give me the chance to have a home and enough love and time to forget what I saw. Would you help me? Contact:

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Mi nombre es Xena y vivía en una colonia de gatos en la que estaban apareciendo gatos bebés muertos y despellejados. A mama (Hanna), a mi hermano y a mi consiguieron salvarnos de una muerte segura y nos trajeron a LARA. Desde entonces sigo aquí, pasando los años, los gatos, los adoptantes y nadie se para a mi lado. Nadie entiende que aunque era muy pequeña vi horrores en la calle, a mis amigos muertos y torturados, mama nos traía comida cuando podía y siempre nos tenía escondidos, me enseñó que tener panico a los humanos es la única forma de sobrevivir. A pesar del tiempo que ha pasado, sigo siendo tímida, pero llego siempre la primera a las chuches y a las latitas. Tocar no me dejo pero comer... en fin, eso es totalmente diferente. Soy buena y tranquila, en una casa no daría ningún problema porque me llevo bien con los otros gatos y no hago trastadas. Me dicen que tenga paciencia que un día alguien se fijará en mi y me dará la oportunidad de tener un hogar y el amor y tiempo suficiente para que olvide lo que ví. ¿Me ayudarías tú? Contacto:

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Age

Senior · 11 years

Location

🇪🇸Spain

Shelter

Asociación Protectora de Animales LARA

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Listed 6 months ago

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About Xena

What life with Xena looks like

Xena is a senior mixed breed cat waiting at Asociación Protectora de Animales LARA in Spain.

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 Spain

Spanish protectoras often include sterilization, vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport in the adoption fee, but this varies, so confirm with the shelter. Many maintain partnerships with rescue transport providers across the EU.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Xena, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Xena?: Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Asociación Protectora de Animales LARA handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Xena on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Xena if I live in another country?: Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Asociación Protectora de Animales LARA whether they will for Xena, what they require (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Xena already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: TailHarbor has no vaccination, microchip or sterilization details for Xena. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Asociación Protectora de Animales LARA, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Xena isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Asociación Protectora de Animales LARA about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Xena 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.