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ASTUCE

European Shorthair · Male · Young · 1 year

Your mission, if you choose to accept it: Adopt ASTUCE and Alyne to give them the best life possible. Your objectives will be as follows: To welcome a brother and sister, 10 months old, who have grown up together, surrounded by other animals of the same species and dogs. To show patience as they adapt to a new environment. To accept that ASTUCE will not let you pet them on the day of your meeting but will content themselves with observing you. To accept that Alyne will come to sit on your lap for cuddles. To double-lock the doors to prevent ASTUCE from opening them when they jump on the handles. To allow Alyne to sit on your computer keyboard. To keep the floor clean to avoid ASTUCE using their beautiful white fur as a broom when they do cartwheels on the tiles. To validate Alyne's hide-and-seek games behind the curtains. To tolerate that ASTUCE moves your clothespins from the clothesline to the couch. To accept that Alyne will snuggle into a quiet corner of your closet with your clothes. To give treats rather than dry kibble when these highnesses request it. To submit to the whims of a little clown and a little princess with gentleness. If you were to fail in your mission, after being ensnared in the tender nets of these two little felines, the state department of the shelter would deny having been aware of their actions. This message will self-destruct in five seconds. Good luck.

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Votre mission, à supposer que vous l’acceptiez : Adopter Astuce et Alyne pour leur offrir la plus belle des vies. Vos objectifs seront les suivants : Accueillir un frère et une sœur de 10 mois qui ont grandi ensemble, entourés de congénères et de chiens. Faire preuve de patience le temps qu’ils s’adaptent à un nouvel environnement. Admettre que Astuce ne se laissera pas caresser le jour de votre rencontre mais se contentera de vous observer. Accepter que Alyne vienne s’installer sur vos genoux pour se faire câliner. Verrouiller les portes à double tour pour éviter que Astuce ne les ouvre quand il saute sur les poignées. Autoriser Alyne à s’installer sur votre clavier d’ordinateur. Maintenir un sol propre pour éviter que la belle robe blanche d’Astuce ne serve de balai quand il fait ses roulés boulés sur le carrelage. Valider les parties de cache-cache de Alyne derrière les rideaux. Supporter que Astuce déplace vos épingles à linge de l’étendoir jusqu’au canapé. Tolérer que Alyne vienne se blottir sur vos vêtements dans un petit coin tranquille de votre placard. Donner de la pâtée plutôt que des croquettes quand ces altesses le demandent. Se soumettre aux volontés d’un petit clown et d’une petite princesse tout en douceur. Si vous deviez échouer dans votre mission, après avoir été capturés dans les filets de tendresse de ces deux petits félins, le département d’état du refuge nierait avoir eu connaissance de leurs agissements. Ce message s’autodétruira dans cinq secondes. Bonne chance.

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

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing ASTUCE home

What you'll need for ASTUCE 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 ASTUCE

What life with ASTUCE looks like

ASTUCE 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. Fees are typically €150–€300. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

Angoulême, France browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting ASTUCE, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about ASTUCE?
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 ASTUCE on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt ASTUCE 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is ASTUCE 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 ASTUCE 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 ASTUCE 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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