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Barney ♂️​

Mixed Breed · Male · Kitten · 4 months

Barney is a lively, sociable, affectionate, and playful kitten. He has been abandoned and left in a bush of thorns on a quiet road. Fortunately, a young girl found him drenched and frightened in his carrier after a storm. Once sheltered, Barney regained his confidence. He is a cat that needs the presence of a companion in his future family. He is very close to his friend Blaise, another kitten in foster care (the black and white kitten in the photos). He is also available for adoption. They would make a lovely pair to adopt. Adoption fee: €180 Adoption process to follow (questionnaire, meeting with the cat, home visit) adoption in Dinan (22) and 50km around Adoption application form:

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tests FIV/FELV pas encore faits 🐱 Ok chats, aura besoin de la présence d'un congénère 👨‍👩‍👧 Pas ok jeunes enfants 🌲 accès à l'extérieur demandé (au moins un espace sécurisé) en famille d'accueil à Taden (22) Barney a été jeté, enfermé dans sa caisse de transport, dans un buisson de ronces au bord d'une route peu passante. Heureusement, une jeune fille qui passait par là l'a retrouvé, trempé et apeuré dans sa caisse après le passage d'un orage. Une fois mis à l'abri, Barney a repris confiance. C'est un chaton plein de vie, sociable, câlin et joueur. Il aura besoin de la présence d'un congénère dans sa future famille. Il est très proche de son copain Blaise, un autre chaton en famille d'accueil (le chaton noir et blanc sur les photos). Il est également à l'adoption. Ils feraient un adorable duo à adopter. Frais d'adoption : 180€ Processus d'adoption à suivre (questionnaire, rencontre avec le chat, visite du domicile) adoption sur Dinan (22) et 50km autour Formulaire de demande d'adoption :

Size
Age
Kitten · 4 months
Location
🇫🇷assistance animaux en detresse
Shelter
Assistance Animaux en Détresse
Living with Barney ♂️​
  • Vaccinated
  • Microchipped
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Assistance Animaux en Détresse · assistance animaux en detresseLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Barney ♂️​ home

What you'll need for Barney ♂️​ in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Barney ♂️​

What life with Barney ♂️​ looks like

Barney ♂️​ is a puppy/kitten mixed breed cat waiting at Assistance Animaux en Détresse in assistance animaux en detresse.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Barney ♂️​, answered.

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