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Bella

European Shorthair · Female · Young · 2 years

🌸 Bella, born on 01/06/2024, is looking for her family for life. When Bella arrived with us, she was a very shy and extremely fearful little cat. She had lived on the streets, and contact with humans was still something difficult for her. We even hesitated for a time to release her once her kittens were old enough to fend for themselves… then we quickly realized she had real potential for socialization. ❤️ And we were not mistaken. 🥹 ✨ Every day, Bella makes progress. Each small step is a victory: she observes more, gains confidence, gradually accepts contact, and discovers that she can trust humans. But her socialization work is not yet finished. Bella will need time, patience, and above all a family that understands she will not become a perfectly relaxed little cat overnight. 🏡 Bella is therefore looking for a family that is: 🤍 Patient and caring 🤍 Calm and gentle 🤍 Ready to respect her pace and her limits 🤍 Without young children, ideally with no children at all, so she can have a peaceful environment. With Bella, you will need to avoid rushing things, let trust build up little by little, and savor each of her small victories. 🥰 In return, you will have the joy of watching a little cat who, day after day, opens up to the world and learns to trust. ❤️ Bella does not need a perfect family. She needs a patient, understanding family, ready to give her the time to be herself. 🐾

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🌸 Bella, née le 01/06/2024, cherche sa famille pour la vie. Quand Bella est arrivée chez nous, elle était une petite chatte très timide et extrêmement peureuse. Elle avait vécu dans la rue et le contact avec l’humain était encore quelque chose de difficile pour elle. Nous avons même un temps hésité à la relâcher une fois ses bébés en âge de voler de leurs propres ailes… puis nous avons rapidement compris qu’elle avait un véritable potentiel de sociabilisation. ❤️ Et nous ne nous sommes pas trompés. 🥹 ✨ Chaque jour, Bella progresse. Chaque petite avancée est une victoire : elle observe davantage, prend confiance, accepte peu à peu le contact et découvre qu’elle peut faire confiance à l’humain. Mais son travail de sociabilisation n’est pas encore terminé. Bella aura besoin de temps, de patience et surtout d’une famille qui comprenne qu’elle ne deviendra pas du jour au lendemain une petite chatte parfaitement à l’aise. 🏡 Bella recherche donc une famille : 🤍 Patiente et bienveillante 🤍 Calme et douce 🤍 Prête à respecter son rythme et ses limites 🤍 Sans jeunes enfants, idéalement sans enfants, afin de lui offrir un environnement serein Avec Bella, il faudra savoir ne pas brusquer les choses, laisser la confiance s’installer petit à petit et savourer chacune de ses petites victoires. 🥰 Et en échange, vous aurez le bonheur de voir une petite chatte qui, jour après jour, s’ouvre au monde et apprend à faire confiance. ❤️ Bella n’a pas besoin d’une famille parfaite. Elle a besoin d’une famille patiente, compréhensive et prête à lui laisser le temps d’être elle-même. 🐾

Size

Small

Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇫🇷France

Shelter

Gagny Pet and Co

Living with Bella

✕Good with kids

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About Bella

What life with Bella looks like

Bella is a small young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Gagny Pet and Co 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. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Bella, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Bella?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Gagny Pet and Co handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Bella on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Bella if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Gagny Pet and Co 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Bella 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 Bella 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 Gagny Pet and Co early rather than rehoming privately; they know Bella 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.