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Bena

European Shorthair · Female · Kitten · 4 months

I'm Bena! I came to the shelter after being trapped. The arrival of a kitten is a wonderful adventure filled with joy, but it's also a thoughtful decision. By adopting me, you're committing to meeting all my needs for the next 15 to 20 years: veterinary care, quality food, daily presence and attention. Kitten, I'm still learning the codes of life in a house. My education is based entirely on patience, gentleness and positive reinforcement: Discovery of the world: Provide me with a safe environment, enriched with toys and scratching posts so I can express my natural instincts. Cleanliness and socialization: Accompany me without ever using violence or shouting, which would only generate fear.

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Moi c’est Bena ! Je suis arrivée au refuge, à l’issu d’un trappage. L’arrivée d’un chaton est une formidable aventure remplie de joie, mais c’est avant tout une décision réfléchie. En m’adoptant, vous vous engagez pour les 15 à 20 prochaines années à répondre à tous mes besoins : soins vétérinaires, alimentation de qualité, présence et attention au quotidien. Chaton, j’apprends encore les codes de la vie en maison. Mon éducation repose entièrement sur la patience, la douceur et le renforcement positif : Découverte du monde : Offrez-moi un environnement sécurisé, enrichi en jeux et en griffoirs pour que je puisse exprimer mes instincts naturels. Propreté et sociabilisation : Accompagnez-moi sans jamais utiliser la violence ou le cri, qui ne feraient que générer de la peur.

Size
Age
Kitten · 4 months
Location
🇫🇷Saint-Sauveur
Shelter
Association Quatre Pattes, Un Toit
Cared for by Association Quatre Pattes, Un Toit · Saint-SauveurLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Bena home

What you'll need for Bena 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 Bena

What life with Bena looks like

Bena is a puppy/kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Association Quatre Pattes, Un Toit in Saint-Sauveur.

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.

Saint-Sauveur, France browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Bena, answered.

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