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Vanille

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

Vanille was born in January 2015. Found in the streets, he was taken in when he was about three years old. For seven peaceful years, he lived with his owner… until his hospitalization in August 2024. Unable to return home, Vanille arrived at our shelter in January 2025. He still carries the memory of an old trauma: young people had pounded loudly on the windows to make him bark. Since then, loud noises have stressed him out. But behind this sensitivity, Vanille remains a tender dog, close to humans, seeking a reassuring presence and lots of tenderness. He can be stubborn and doesn't like cats but is an adorable dog who settles quickly when he feels at ease. Today, he simply deserves a quiet home where he can finish his life peacefully.

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Vanille est né en janvier 2015. Né dans la rue, il a été recueilli vers ses trois ans. Il a ensuite vécu 7 années tranquilles auprès de son maître… jusqu’à son hospitalisation en août 2024. Ne pouvant plus rentrer chez lui, Vanille est arrivé au refuge en janvier 2025. Il garde en mémoire un ancien traumatisme : des jeunes avaient frappé violemment aux volets pour le faire aboyer. Depuis, les bruits forts le stressent. Mais derrière cette sensibilité, Vanille reste un chien tendre, proche de l’humain, qui cherche une présence rassurante et beaucoup de douceur. Il peut être têtu et n’aime pas les chats mais c’est un adorable chien qui se pose vite quand il est en confiance. Aujourd’hui, il mérite simplement une maison calme où finir sa vie sereinement.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇫🇷Paris
Shelter
Fondation Assistance aux Animaux
Living with Vanille
  • Good with cats
  • Has special needs
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Vanille home

What you'll need for Vanille 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
    Editor's pick

    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 Vanille

What life with Vanille looks like

Vanille is a medium-sized adult mixed breed cat waiting at Fondation Assistance aux Animaux in Paris.

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.

Note from the shelter: Sensitive to loud noises due to past trauma, needs quiet environment

🇫🇷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 Vanille, answered.

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