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Adopt Xisco

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 14 years

Xisco (10/26/2012) arrived at our shelter with a small part of her feral cat colony, which was being shot. Many of her companions have been enjoying a home for some time now, but she still waits for her chance. Xisco is an independent cat, but she is starting to trust little by little, approaching more each day. We know that in a home where she is given time and a bit of patience, Xisco will be a calm and affectionate cat.

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Xisco (26/10/2012) llego al refugio con una pequeña parte de su colonia, la cual la estaban matando a tiros. Muchos de sus compañeros ya disfrutan de un hogar desde hace tiempo, pero el aún espera una oportunidad.Xisco es un gato algo independiente, pero empieza a confiar poco a poco, acercándose cada día más. Sabemos que en una casa donde le dediquen tiempo, él se sienta tranquilo y le tengan un poco de paciencia, Xisco será un gato tranquilo y cariñoso.

Size
Age
Senior · 14 years
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
Defensa Felina
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Bringing Xisco home

What you'll need for Xisco 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 Xisco

What life with Xisco looks like

Xisco is a senior mixed breed cat waiting at Defensa Felina 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 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 Xisco, answered.

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