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ARLEQUIN

Male · Kitten · 4 months

Arlequin est un adorable chaton de 2 mois au joli pelage roux et blanc. Très timide, il a besoin d’un peu de temps pour prendre confiance, mais avec de la patience, de la douceur et beaucoup d’amour, il saura s’épanouir en toute sérénité. Curieux malgré sa réserve, il observe beaucoup et progresse doucement chaque jour. Il recherche une famille calme et bienveillante qui respectera son rythme et l’aidera à gagner en confiance. Une fois rassuré, Arlequin deviendra un compagnon tendre et attachant, plein de douceur.

Size
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Age
Kitten · 4 months
Location
🇫🇷Vichy
Shelter
SPA Vichy (Brugheas)
Cared for by SPA Vichy (Brugheas) · Vichy
More cats in Vichy →More cats in France →

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing ARLEQUIN home

What you'll need for ARLEQUIN 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 ARLEQUIN

What life with ARLEQUIN looks like

ARLEQUIN is a puppy/kitten cat waiting at SPA Vichy (Brugheas) in Vichy.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇫🇷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.

Vichy, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting ARLEQUIN, answered.

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