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Adopt Balthazar 1

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

BALTHAZAR from our famous Black Family is 5 years old. Long been unapproachable in his enclosure, too busy chasing butterflies, BALTHAZAR finally relaxed to the point of coming into contact, then asking for affection, and not just a little! Additional detail: Sir is a mischievous one: he leaves his enclosure all day... but he needs his slave-volunteers to open it again all day long! His future family will need to plan on staying at the shelter for a good while in order to wait for BALTHAZAR to show himself! But it's worth it. He will need to have a secure outside area in order to continue to thrive.

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BALTHAZAR de notre célèbre Black Family est âgé de 5 ans.Longtemps intouchable dans son enclos, bien trop occupé à courir les papillons, BALTHAZAR s'est finalement détendu au point de venir au contact, puis de venir réclamer les caresses, et pas qu'un peu ! Détail supplémentaire : Môssieu est un coquin : il sort de son enclos toute la journée... mais il a besoin que ses esclaves-bénévoles passent la journée à lui ré-ouvrir !Sa future famille devra prévoir de rester au refuge un bon moment afin d'attendre que BALTHAZAR daigne se montrer ! Mais il le vaut bien.Il aura besoin d'avoir un extérieur sécurisé afin de continuer à s'épanouir.

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
Association du Chat Libre La Destrousse
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Bringing Balthazar 1 home

What you'll need for Balthazar 1 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
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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 Balthazar 1

What life with Balthazar 1 looks like

Balthazar 1 is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Association du Chat Libre La Destrousse in France.

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 Balthazar 1, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Balthazar 1?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Association du Chat Libre La Destrousse handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Balthazar 1 on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Balthazar 1 if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Association du Chat Libre La Destrousse 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 Balthazar 1 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 Balthazar 1 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 Association du Chat Libre La Destrousse early rather than rehoming privately; they know Balthazar 1 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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