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Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 5 years

Abou arrived at our shelter because its owners were no longer able to take care of it. He is a very calm and affectionate cat, all he asks for is love. An easy cat to live with.

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Abou est arrivé à l'association car ses propriétaires n'étaient plus en capacité à s'en occuper. C'est un chat très calme et affectueux, il ne demande que de l'amour. Un chat facile à vivre.

Size
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Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇫🇷le gite aux animaux
Shelter
Le Gîte aux Animaux
Living with Abou
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
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Bringing Abou home

What you'll need for Abou 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 Abou

What life with Abou looks like

Abou is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Le Gîte aux Animaux in le gite aux animaux.

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 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 Abou, answered.

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