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Abajour

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Abajour is a young one-year-old cat who arrived at the shelter after being taken in by the pound. Still very intimidated by humans and his new surroundings, he remains particularly fearful. Approaches are difficult at the moment and he will need a reassuring environment as well as a lot of patience to gradually discover the good sides of life with humans. Abajour is still at the beginning of his story. With time and a person willing to give him the necessary space, he will be able to move forward gradually towards a more serene life.

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Abajour est un jeune chat d’un an, arrivé au refuge après avoir été pris en charge par la fourrière. Encore très impressionné par les humains et son nouvel environnement, il reste particulièrement craintif. Les approches sont pour le moment difficiles et il aura besoin d’un cadre rassurant ainsi que de beaucoup de patience pour découvrir progressivement les bons côtés de la vie auprès des humains. Abajour est encore au début de son histoire. Avec du temps et une personne prête à lui laisser l’espace nécessaire, il pourra avancer petit à petit vers une vie plus sereine.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
Arche de Noé Brest
Cared for by Arche de Noé Brest · FranceLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Abajour home

What you'll need for Abajour in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Abajour

What life with Abajour looks like

Abajour is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Arche de Noé Brest in France.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇫🇷Adopting from France

French refuges follow the SPA framework: adopters sign a cession contract that includes sterilization, vaccinations, microchip identification, and rabies passport. Fees are typically €150–€300. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Abajour, answered.

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