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BALOO

Male · Adult · 5 years

Baloo is a kind cat who was taken in by an animal welfare organization that felt deeply troubled at the thought of releasing him back into the wild after having him neutered and treated. Having come from a difficult start, Baloo has fully recovered and is now waiting to join his forever family.

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Baloo est un gentil matou recueilli par une association qui avait bien mal au cœur de le relâcher après l'avoir fait castré et soigné. Parti de loin, Baloo a bien repris du poil de la bête et attend maintenant de rejoindre sa famille pour la vie.

Size
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Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇫🇷Chilleurs
Shelter
SPA Chilleurs-aux-Bois
Living with BALOO
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by SPA Chilleurs-aux-Bois · Chilleurs
More cats in Chilleurs →More cats in France →

Listed 4 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

    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 BALOO

What life with BALOO looks like

BALOO is a adult cat waiting at SPA Chilleurs-aux-Bois in Chilleurs.

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.

Chilleurs, France — browse more cats in France.

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. SPA Chilleurs-aux-Bois 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 — SPA Chilleurs-aux-Bois 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 SPA Chilleurs-aux-Bois 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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