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BANJO À L’ADOPTION

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 4 years

Our beautiful BANJO has known abandonment and a difficult life outdoors in the same place as SAXO. Both were reported by the same benefactor who did not turn a blind eye to their distress. BANJO was less physically marked than SAXO... but inside, the wounds were very much there. Fear, suspicion, and the exhaustion of having to survive alone. It took time, patience, and a lot of tenderness for him to start trusting again. Behind that sometimes still timid gaze hides a lovely, sensitive, playful, and deeply kind cat who finally deserves the security of a home and the love of a real family. BANJO is simply waiting for someone who promises him one thing: never to abandon him again.

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Notre beau BANJO a connu l’abandon et la vie difficile dehors, dans le même endroit que SAXO. Tous les deux ont été signalés par la même bienfaitrice qui n’a pas fermé les yeux sur leur détresse. BANJO a été moins marqué physiquement que SAXO… mais à l’intérieur, les blessures étaient bien là. La peur, la méfiance, l’épuisement d’avoir dû survivre seul. Il lui a fallu du temps, de la patience et beaucoup de douceur pour recommencer à faire confiance. Derrière ce regard encore parfois timide se cache pourtant un chat adorable, sensible, joueur et profondément gentil, qui mérite enfin de connaître la sécurité d’un foyer et l’amour d’une vraie famille. BANJO attend simplement quelqu’un qui lui promettra une chose : ne plus jamais l’abandonner.

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇫🇷Nice
Shelter
AssisToChat
Cared for by AssisToChat · NiceLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing BANJO À L’ADOPTION home

What you'll need for BANJO À L’ADOPTION 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 BANJO À L’ADOPTION

What life with BANJO À L’ADOPTION looks like

BANJO À L’ADOPTION is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at AssisToChat in Nice.

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 BANJO À L’ADOPTION, answered.

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