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Baïka

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 6 years

Baïka is an endearing cat who prefers to take her time observing before allowing herself to be approached. In a new environment, she may be a bit distant at first, taking time to settle in and feel safe. Once trust is established, she reveals a completely different side: gentle, pleasant, and capable of forming a deep bond with her human. With Baïka, all that is needed is to respect her pace to see a beautiful camaraderie blossom. The family that welcomes her will need to live without young children or other animals, in order to provide her with a calm environment suited to her needs. She is now waiting for a family ready to give her the time to reveal herself and share with her a beautiful story of trust.

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Cottendart 7 – 2013 Colombier (NE) Sexe : Femelle stérilisée Baïka est une chatte attachante qui préfère prendre le temps d’observer avant de se laisser approcher. Dans un nouvel environnement, elle peut se montrer un peu distante au début, le temps de prendre ses marques et de se sentir en sécurité. Une fois la confiance installée, elle révèle une toute autre facette : douce, agréable et capable de créer un véritable lien avec son humain. Avec Baïka, il suffit de respecter son rythme pour voir naître une belle complicité. La famille qui l’accueillera devra vivre sans jeunes enfants, ni autres animaux, afin de lui offrir un environnement calme et adapté à ses besoins. Elle attend maintenant une famille prête à lui laisser le temps de se dévoiler et de partager avec elle une belle histoire de confiance.

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇨🇭Switzerland
Shelter
Refuge de Cottendart
Living with Baïka
  • Spayed
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Refuge de Cottendart · SwitzerlandLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Baïka home

What you'll need for Baïka 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 Baïka

What life with Baïka looks like

Baïka is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Refuge de Cottendart in Switzerland.

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 Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Baïka, answered.

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