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Adopt Boots

Male · Young · 2 years

Boots arrived via another SPA shelter to give it a chance in Rennes. He is a shy little cat who has likely not had much experience with humans. His socialization will need to be done gently. He is looking for understanding and patient adopters. He sometimes allows certain team members to pet him. He gets along well with other cats of the same species and can be placed with another well-adjusted cat. He is in urgent need of adoption as he is FIV-positive (cat AIDS) and will therefore need to live indoors and only with other cats that are also FIV-positive to protect his health.

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Boots est arrivé via un autre refuge SPA pour tenter sa chance à Rennes. C'est un matou craintif qui n'a sans doute pas beaucoup connu l'humain. Sa sociabilisation sera à faire en douceur. Il recherche des adoptants bienveillants et patients. Il se laisse parfois un peu caresser par certains membres de l'équipe. Il s'entend plutôt bien avec ses congénères et pourra être placé avec un autre chat bien dans ses pattes. Il est en adoption SOS car il est porteur du FIV (sida du chat) et devra donc vivre en intérieur et uniquement avec des chats porteurs de la même pathologie pour protéger sa santé.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇫🇷Rennes
Shelter
SPA Rennes
Living with Boots
  • Good with cats
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by SPA Rennes · Rennes

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Boots home

What you'll need for Boots 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
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    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
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    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 Boots

What life with Boots looks like

Boots is a medium-sized young adult cat waiting at SPA Rennes in Rennes.

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.

Note from the shelter: FIV positive - must live indoors only with other FIV positive cats

🇫🇷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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Boots, answered.

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