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European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 7 years

Ayouto: resilience at his paws. There are cats that mark... and Ayouto is one of them. At 7 years old, he does not wonder if he can trust: he trusts. He does not question if he can love: he loves, simply. Ayouto is a sociable, affectionate, deeply generous cat. He comes towards you, shares, attaches himself... as if his heart had always known that the best could happen. And yet, his path has not been easy. But instead of closing in, he developed a real inner strength: a beautiful resilience. He is FIV positive, and that does not prevent him from fully enjoying life. He lives with pododermatitis (inflammation of the paw pads), which is now stabilized, requiring long-term treatment (corticotherapy) to maintain his comfort. He is a deeply endearing cat. A cat who has gone through, adapted... and continues to move forward gently. With Ayouto, you do not just adopt a cat: you welcome a story, a quiet strength, and a companion who will give a lot. So, who will choose to write the next chapter with him? I am waiting for you at the shelter for a tender meeting. Together, we could form a great team! Breed: European Date of birth: 01/02/2018 (estimated) Sex: Male Neutered: Yes Identified: Yes Vaccinated: Yes FIV + Refuge Anim’toit

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Ayouto : la résilience au bout des pattes Il y a des chats qui marquent… et Ayouto en fait partie. À 7 ans, il ne cherche pas à comprendre s’il peut faire confiance : il fait confiance Il ne se demande pas s’il peut aimer : il aime, tout simplement Ayouto est un chat sociable, câlin, profondément généreux Il vient vers vous, partage, s’attache… comme si son cœur avait toujours su que le meilleur pouvait arriver Et pourtant, son parcours n’a pas été simple. Mais au lieu de se fermer, il a développé une vraie force intérieure : une magnifique résilience Il est FIV positif, et cela ne l’empêche pas de profiter pleinement de la vie Il vit avec une pododermatite (inflammation des coussinets), aujourd’hui stabilisée, qui demandera un traitement au long cours (corticothérapie) pour maintenir son confort C’est un chat profondément attachant Un chat qui a traversé, qui s’est adapté… et qui continue d’avancer avec douceur Avec Ayouto, vous n’adoptez pas seulement un chat : vous accueillez une histoire, une force tranquille, et un compagnon qui donnera énormément Alors, qui choisira d’écrire la suite avec lui ? Je vous attends au refuge pour une rencontre pleine de tendresse. Ensemble, on pourrait former une belle équipe ! Race : Européen Date de naissance : 01/02/2018 (estimé) Sexe : Mâle Stérilisé : Oui Identifié : Oui Vacciné : Oui FIV + Refuge Anim’toit

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇫🇷Prinquiau
Shelter
Anim'toit
Living with Ayouto
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Ayouto home

What you'll need for Ayouto 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
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    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 Ayouto

What life with Ayouto looks like

Ayouto is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Anim'toit in Prinquiau.

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 Ayouto, answered.

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