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atchoum

Male · Young · 3 years

Je suis Atchoum, un jeune chat de 3 ans particulièrement sensible. J’ai été abandonné pour un motif bien injuste : je ronronnais « trop fort » au goût de mon ancien propriétaire… Pourtant, c'était juste ma façon de dire que j'étais heureux de vivre et d'aimer. Aujourd'hui, j'ai le cœur brisé. Arriver au refuge a été un immense choc pour moi : l'anxiété me paralyse, je passe mes journées caché dans mon panier et j'ai encore du mal à m'alimenter tant je suis déboussolé. Derrière cette grande tristesse se cache un petit cœur en or qui a besoin d'être rassuré et de comprendre qu'il n'a rien fait de mal. Si vous cherchez un compagnon doux, sensible, et que vous considérez les ronronnements comme la plus belle des mélodies, je suis le chat qu'il vous faut.

Size
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Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇫🇷Laon
Shelter
SPA Laon
Cared for by SPA Laon · Laon
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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing atchoum home

What you'll need for atchoum 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 atchoum

What life with atchoum looks like

atchoum is a young adult cat waiting at SPA Laon in Laon.

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.

Laon, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting atchoum, answered.

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