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Balista

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

Balista was given to us following her owner’s hospitalization. She’s still a bit shy, but once she feels confident, she’s absolutely adorable. She lets you cuddle and handle her with ease. She’s calm and gentle. Balista can live in a quiet home—whether it’s a house or an apartment—with other cats and respectful children. (We’d like to remind you that a dated and signed commitment and knowledge certificate valid for 7 days is mandatory, and all members of the household must be present in order to adopt a cat. A security deposit check will also be required.)

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Balista nous a été cédé suite à l'hospitalisation de son propriétaire. Elle est encore un peu timide mais une fois mis en confiance, c'est un amour. Elle se laisse câliner et manipuler. Elle est calme et douce. Balista pourra vivre dans un foyer calme en maison comme en appartement avec d'autres chats et avec des enfants respectueux. (Nous vous rappelons que le certificat d'engagement et de connaissance daté et signé de 7 jours est obligatoire ainsi que toutes les personnes du foyer soient présentes pour pouvoir adopter un minou. Un chèque de caution sera également demandé).

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇫🇷Poulainville
Shelter
Amiens)
Living with Balista
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Amiens) · PoulainvilleLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Balista home

What you'll need for Balista 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 Balista

What life with Balista looks like

Balista is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Amiens) in Poulainville.

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.

Poulainville, France browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Balista, answered.

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