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Bijou

European Shorthair · Female

This elderly female cat arrived at our shelter after her owner moved. We don't know much about her as we haven't had contact with the person, the family brought the cat to us and no information was provided. She is a very kind and affectionate cat. Health: she has had urinary crystals and stress cystitis in the past and is therefore on a strict veterinary urinary diet, which must be followed. Regular veterinary check-ups will be important. She tends to have small urinary accidents outside the litter box. She has always lived in an apartment. 📞 For any additional information or if you would like to offer her a second chance, please contact us only by phone at 02. ❗ Please do not contact us by message, email or social media.

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Cette minette âgée, est arrivée chez nous suite au déménagement de sa propriétaire. Nous ne savons pas grand chose sur elle, car nous n avons pas eu contact avec la personne, c’est la famille qui nous a amené le chat et aucune info nous a été transmis. C’est une chatte très gentille et câline. Niveau santé : elle a eu des cristaux urinaires et a fait des cystites de stress, dans le passé et est donc sous alimentation vétérinaire urinary strict, à respecter. Un suivit vétérinaire régulier sera important. Et a donc tendance à faire des petits accidents urinaire à côté de la caisse. Elle a toujours vécu en appartement 📞 Pour tout renseignement complémentaire ou si vous souhaitez lui offrir une seconde chance, merci de nous contacter uniquement par téléphone au 02. ❗ Merci de ne pas nous contacter par message, e-mail ou via les réseaux sociaux.

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Location
🇨🇭Uvrier
Shelter
SPA Valais
Living with Bijou
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
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Bringing Bijou home

What you'll need for Bijou in week one.

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  1. 01
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    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
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    Clumping Cat Litter

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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Bijou

What life with Bijou looks like

Bijou is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at SPA Valais in Uvrier.

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 Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

Uvrier, Switzerland — browse more cats in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Bijou, answered.

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