Not confirmed since October 22, 2026

BENIE

Mixed Breed · Female

Bénie is a young 2-month-old cat, born on June 18. She is very sunny and energetic. She loves to run and play with everything within her reach, especially cords and anything that shines. She is a very sociable and funny kitten, whether with other animals or humans. But she also sometimes likes to spend time alone to nap in unlikely positions or eat wet food. In addition, she is a real adventurer, so a secure outdoor area would be ideal for her. For any inquiries about her, please fill out the online questionnaire on our website.

FR·Show original

Bénie est une jeune chatte de 2 mois, née le 18 juin. Elle est très solaire et énergique. Elle adore courir et jouer avec tout ce qui est à sa portée, surtout les fils ainsi que tout ce qui brille. C’est une chatonne très sociable et drôle, que ce soit avec les autres animaux ou avec les humains. Mais elle aime aussi parfois passer un moment au calme pour faire la sieste dans des positions improbables ou manger de la pâtée. De plus, c’est une vraie aventurière, donc un extérieur sécurisé serait idéal pour elle. Elle est actuellement en famille d’accueil. Pour toute demande d’information à son sujet, merci de compléter le questionnaire en ligne.

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Location

🇫🇷Niort

Shelter

Maison SPA)

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Bringing BENIE home

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About BENIE

What life with BENIE looks like

BENIE is an adult mixed breed cat waiting at Maison SPA) in Niort.

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 BENIE, answered.

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