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ANDY

Male · Young · 1 year

ANDY was taken in after starting his life on the streets. He is still deeply affected by his past and finds it difficult to trust humans. With him, the bond will be built slowly but surely. You will have two arguments that won't leave him indifferent: treats and toys! Only after Andy decides, you can gently touch him. ANDY is looking for a very calm, understanding, and gentle family.

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Andy nous a été confié après avoir débuté sa vie dans la rue. Il a été très marqué par son passé et peine encore à accorder sa confiance aux humains. Avec lui, le lien se construira lentement mais sûrement. Vous disposerez de deux arguments qui ne le laisseront pas indifférent : les friandises et les jouets ! Ensuite seulement, lorsqu'Andy l'aura décidé, vous pourrez le toucher délicatement. Andy recherche une famille très calme, compréhensive et douce.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇫🇷Ardennes
Shelter
Maubert-Fontaine)
Living with ANDY
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing ANDY home

What you'll need for ANDY 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 ANDY

What life with ANDY looks like

ANDY is a small young adult cat waiting at Maubert-Fontaine) in Ardennes.

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: Requires very patient, calm family due to street trauma

🇫🇷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 ANDY, answered.

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