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Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 8 years

BOUBA is a very shy, almost wild little cat. She still doesn't let herself be petted and remains very distant, but she is not aggressive. Since her return to the shelter, she has been extremely quiet; this change has really upset her, she needs to regain her bearings… BOUBA should only go outside in a secure area. The ideal family for BOUBA is a family that won't be afraid to open their home to a very timid cat who needs to gain confidence. BOUBA is an old resident of our shelter; she arrived with her kittens RUBIS, RITA and ROSA. They were lucky enough to go to a foster home. The brother and sister of ROSA found a family, but BOUBA and her daughter ROSA did not... The foster family had to stop and Mr RIO, one of our volunteers, took in the mother and daughter. Unfortunately, he passed away suddenly at the beginning of January 2026, and we have taken in his four cats (INDIA, ATACAMA, BOUBA and ROSA).

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BOUBA est une minette très craintive voir encore sauvage. Elle ne se laisse toujours pas caresser et reste très distante depuis toujours mais ne présente pas d’agressivité. Depuis son retour au refuge elle se fait très très dicrète tout ce changement l’a vraiment perturbé, elle a besoin de retrouver des repères… BOUBA ne doit sortir que dans un extérieur sécurisé. La famille idéale pour BOUBA est une famille qui n’aura pas peur d’ouvrir son foyer à un chat très craintif qui doit prendre confiance. BOUBA est une ancienne de nos pensionnaires, elle est arivée avec ses chatons RUBIS, RITA et ROSA. Ils ont eu la chance d’aller en famille d’accueill. Le frère et la soeur de ROSA ont trouvsés une famille, BOUBA et sa fille ROSA eux non… La famille d’accueil a dû arrêter et Mr RIO un de nos bénévoles a recueillit la mère et la fille. Il est malheureusement décédé soudainement début janvier 2026 et nous avons récupéré ses 4 chats (INDIA, ATACAMA, BOUBA et ROSA). Nous allons tout faire pour leu

Size
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇫🇷Quiberon
Shelter
Chat Quiberon
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Bringing BOUBA home

What you'll need for BOUBA 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
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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
  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 BOUBA

What life with BOUBA looks like

BOUBA is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Chat Quiberon in Quiberon.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting BOUBA, answered.

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