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Adopt BIGMAC

Male · Young · 1 year

BIGMAC is a young and adorable shy cat with long fur, just longing to gain confidence. Despite his fear, he allows himself to be approached and petted. This gentle kitty needs a makeover and to regain a few pounds!!! The time and patience that his future owners will give him will allow him to flourish fully in his cat life.

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Bigmac est un jeune et adorable chat timide, aux poils longs, qui ne demande qu'à prendre confiance. Malgré sa crainte, il se laisse approcher et caresser. Ce gentil matou a besoin de se refaire une beauté et de reprendre quelques kilos!!! Le temps et la patience que lui accorderont ses futurs maîtres lui permettront de s'épanouir pleinement dans sa vie de chat. Un foyer calme au début sera indispensable pour ce beau Loulou

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇫🇷Vichy
Shelter
SPA Vichy (Brugheas)
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Cared for by SPA Vichy (Brugheas) · Vichy

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing BIGMAC home

What you'll need for BIGMAC 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 BIGMAC

What life with BIGMAC looks like

BIGMAC is a young adult cat waiting at SPA Vichy (Brugheas) in Vichy.

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.

Vichy, France browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting BIGMAC, answered.

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