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Archibald

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Young · 3 years

Archibald was dropped off at the association about ten days ago after 3 years of wandering on the streets in Gruchet le Valasse. Not identified and not neutered. This cat is a love ❤️ He has known the comfort of a home and life with a human. So why did he end up as a stray cat? He must have felt quite alone during those three years. This cat is only cuddles and sweetness. A bit matted fur, rotten teeth and scars all over his body. Estimated to be about 11 years old. Archibald will be available for adoption next week. I really hope someone will offer him the retirement he deserves.

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Archibald a été déposé à l’association il y a une dizaine de jours après 3 ans d’errance à Gruchet le Valasse. Pas identifié et pas castré. Ce chat est un amour ❤️ Il a connu le confort d’un foyer et la vie avec un humain. Alors pourquoi a t il fini comme chat errant ? Il a du se sentir bien seul pendant ces trois ans. Ce chat n’est que câlin et douceur. Un poil abîmé, des dents pourries et des cicatrices sur le tout le corps. Estimé a environ 11 ans. Archibald sera adoptable dès la semaine prochaine. J’espère vraiment que quelqu’un lui offrira la retraite qu’il mérite.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇫🇷Bolleville
Shelter
La Patte Normande
Living with Archibald
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Bringing Archibald home

What you'll need for Archibald in week one.

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About Archibald

What life with Archibald looks like

Archibald is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at La Patte Normande in Bolleville.

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 Archibald, answered.

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