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Athéna

American Staffordshire Terrier · Female · Young · 1 year

Athena is a gentle, affectionate and playful dog. She has a calm temperament and has previously lived with children. We recommend avoiding a home with other animals. She is a category 2 dog, so a detention permit is required for adoption.

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Athéna est une chatte plutôt réservée. Les changements et les nouvelles situations peuvent l'impressionner, c'est pourquoi elle aura besoin d'un peu de temps pour s'adapter à son nouvel environnement. Avec de la patience, de la douceur et beaucoup de bienveillance, elle prendra confiance et dévoilera progressivement sa personnalité. Pour son bien-être, nous recherchons un foyer calme, où elle pourra évoluer à son rythme, sans pression. Une famille compréhensive, prête à respecter ses besoins et à lui laisser le temps de s'épanouir, sera la clé de son bonheur. Si vous avez envie d'offrir une seconde chance à une petite minette sensible et de construire une belle relation basée sur la confiance, Athéna n'attend plus que vous. Laissez-lui le temps de vous choisir, et vous découvrirez une compagne fidèle qui saura vous remercier à sa manière.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇫🇷Cholet
Shelter
SPA Cholet
Living with Athéna
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Has special needs
Cared for by SPA Cholet · CholetLearn about American Staffordshire Terrier

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Athéna home

What you'll need for Athéna 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
    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 Athéna

What life with Athéna looks like

Athéna is a medium-sized young adult american staffordshire terrier cat waiting at SPA Cholet in Cholet.

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 category 2 dog permit for adoption as per French law

🇫🇷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 Athéna, answered.

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