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Not confirmed since October 17, 2026

ALPHA

European Shorthair · Male · Young · 1 year

Voilà plus d’un an qu’Alpha et toute sa famille ont rejoint le refuge de Mornac. Aujourd’hui, ils sont encore quelques-uns à attendre une famille pour la vie. Souvenez-vous… Retiré avec ses 44 frères et sœurs d’une maison insalubre, Alpha a pu être remis sur pattes et est à présent prêt à rencontrer sa famille pour la vie. Avec ce passé compliqué, il faudra laisser le temps à Alpha de découvrir son nouveau foyer afin qu’il puisse se sentir à l’aise. Alpha est un chat encore très craintif. Sa famille d’adoption devra continuer le travail de sociabilisation pour gagner sa confiance. Alpha n’a pas connu le monde extérieur, ce qui pourra éventuellement lui être appris au fur et à mesure s’il intègre un foyer avec jardin, par exemple. ⚠️ Alpha ne pourra envisager de sortir en extérieur qu’une fois bien sociabilisé et parfaitement à l’aise au sein de son foyer. Voilà plus d’un an qu’Alpha et toute sa famille ont rejoint le refuge de Mornac. Aujourd’hui, ils sont encore quelques-uns à attendre une famille pour la vie. Souvenez-vous… Retiré avec ses 44 frères et sœurs d’une maison insalubre, Alpha a pu être remis sur pattes et est à présent prêt à rencontrer sa famille pour la vie. Avec ce passé compliqué, il faudra laisser le temps à Alpha de découvrir son nouveau foyer afin qu’il puisse se sentir à l’aise. Alpha est un chat encore très craintif. Sa famille d’adoption devra continuer le travail de sociabilisation pour gagner sa confiance. Alpha n’a pas connu le monde extérieur, ce qui pourra éventuellement lui être appris au fur et à mesure s’il intègre un foyer avec jardin, par exemple. ⚠️ Alpha ne pourra envisager de sortir en extérieur qu’une fois bien sociabilisé et parfaitement à l’aise au sein de son foyer.

Size
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Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇫🇷Angoulême
Shelter
Refuge Angoumois
Living with ALPHA
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Refuge Angoumois · AngoulêmeLearn about European Shorthair →

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing ALPHA home

What you'll need for ALPHA in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 ALPHA

What life with ALPHA looks like

ALPHA is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Refuge Angoumois in Angoulême.

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. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

Angoulême, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting ALPHA, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about ALPHA?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Refuge Angoumois handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw ALPHA on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt ALPHA if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Refuge Angoumois 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is ALPHA 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 ALPHA 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 Refuge Angoumois early rather than rehoming privately; they know ALPHA 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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