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Baloo

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 8 years

Baloo lived on the street. He was trapped and taken to the veterinarian with various not very nice wounds, especially on his paws, which could explain his limping. He has no teeth anymore, he is FIV+. Baloo relaxed well in the cattery where he regained strength and trust in human hands.

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BALOO vivait dans la rue. Il a été trappé et emmené chez le vétérinaire avec diverses plaies pas très jolies notamment aux pattes, ce qui pourrait expliquer sa boiterie. Il n'a plus aucune dent, il est FIV+. BALOO s'est bien détendu en chatterie où il a reprit des forces et confiance en la main humaine. Il a surtout pris du poids

Size
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Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇫🇷la petite arche
Shelter
Refuge La Petite Arche
Living with Baloo
  • ✓Neutered
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Baloo home

What you'll need for Baloo in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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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
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    Covered Litter Box

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    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

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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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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Baloo

What life with Baloo looks like

Baloo is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Refuge La Petite Arche in la petite arche.

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 Baloo, answered.

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