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BALZAC

European Shorthair · Unknown · Kitten

Balzac is a playful, full of life kitten who loves cuddles. He is clean and eats wet food morning and evening and dry food ad libitum. He is adoptable in a secure apartment or a quiet house. In foster care with Nathalie and Stéphane.

FR·Show original

La maman Maissie a mis au monde ses bébés dans un jardin. Toute la famille a été récupérée alors que les bébés avaient environ une dizaine de jours. Balzac est le frère de Balthazar, Bambou, Mirabelle, Sybil. Balzac est un chaton qui joue beaucoup, plein de vie. Il aime les câlins. Propreté : Il est propre. Alimentation : Il mange de la pâtée matin et soir et des croquettes à volonté. Environnement : Adoptable en appartement sécurisé ou en maison dans un environnement calme. En accueil chez Nathalie et Stéphane.

Size
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Age
Kitten
Location
🇫🇷Viry-Châtillon
Shelter
Refuge Rêves de chiens
Cared for by Refuge Rêves de chiens · Viry-ChâtillonLearn about European Shorthair →
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Listed 4 days ago

Bringing BALZAC home

What you'll need for BALZAC 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
  3. 03
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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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    €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 BALZAC

What life with BALZAC looks like

BALZAC is a puppy/kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Refuge Rêves de chiens in Viry-Châtillon.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇫🇷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.

Viry-Châtillon, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting BALZAC, answered.

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