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Berlioz'

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 6 years

Old cat found lying on the road. Today, Berlioz has found a second youth. He trusts humans again and keeps asking for cuddles. Berlioz is FIV.

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Vieux minou trouvé couché sur la route. Aujourd'hui, Berlioz a retrouvé une seconde jeunesse. Il fait de nouveau confiance à l'humain et ne cesse de réclamer des câlins. Berlioz est FIV.

Size
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Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇫🇷la petite arche
Shelter
Refuge La Petite Arche
Living with Berlioz'
  • ✕Neutered
Cared for by Refuge La Petite Arche · la petite archeLearn about European Shorthair →
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Berlioz' home

What you'll need for Berlioz' in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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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
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    Covered Litter Box

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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

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Berlioz'

What life with Berlioz' looks like

Berlioz' is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Refuge La Petite Arche in la petite arche.

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.

la petite arche, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Berlioz', answered.

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