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Brillante

European Shorthair · Female · Senior · 12 years

Brillante Hasn't Said Her Last Purr. At 12 years old, Brillante is one of those cats who remind you that happiness doesn't make a fuss. No need for acrobatics to win you over. She prefers to quietly join you in your everyday life, settle down beside you, enjoy a caress, and watch the world with her big, gentle eyes. She is comfortable in her paws and in her mind, and above all, ready to turn the page on life at the shelter. Her age? She carries it with incredible elegance. And thanks to the 30 Millions d'Amis program, her adoption is supported so that her future family can welcome her with greater peace of mind. Today, Brillante isn't waiting for anyone to offer her a second youth. I'm waiting for you at the shelter for a meeting full of tenderness. Together, we could make a wonderful team! Breed: Européen Date of birth: 01/01/2014 Sex: Female Spayed: Yes Identified: Yes Vaccinated: Yes Eligible for the Senior 30 Millions d'Amis program Shelter: Anim'toit

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Brillante n'a pas dit son dernier ronron. À 12 ans, Brillante fait partie de ces chats qui vous rappellent que le bonheur ne fait pas de bruit. Pas besoin de cabrioles pour séduire. Elle préfère venir discrètement partager votre quotidien, s'installer près de vous, profiter d'une caresse et observer le monde avec ses grands yeux pleins de douceur. Elle est bien dans ses pattounes , bien dans sa tête, et surtout prête à tourner la page du refuge. Son âge ? Elle le porte avec une élégance folle. Et grâce au programme 30 Millions d'Amis , son adoption est accompagnée afin que sa future famille puisse l'accueillir plus sereinement. Aujourd'hui, Brillante n'attend pas qu'on lui offre une seconde jeunesse. Je vous attends au refuge pour une rencontre pleine de tendresse. Ensemble, on pourrait former une belle équipe ! Race : Européen Date de naissance : 01/01/2014 Sexe : Femelle Stérilisé : Oui Identifié : Oui Vacciné : Oui Eligible au programme Senior 30 Millions d'Amis Refuge Anim’toit

Size
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Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇫🇷Prinquiau
Shelter
Anim'toit
Living with Brillante
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Anim'toit · PrinquiauLearn about European Shorthair →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Brillante home

What you'll need for Brillante in week one.

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  1. 01
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    Feliway Calming Spray

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    Clumping Cat Litter

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Brillante

What life with Brillante looks like

Brillante is a senior european shorthair cat waiting at Anim'toit in Prinquiau.

Senior cats are the gentlest house guests: predictable, mostly silent, and grateful for a sunny windowsill. Older cats often have minor dental or kidney issues — keep an eye on water intake and weight. Many sleep eighteen hours a day and want no part of any drama.

🇫🇷Adopting from France

French refuges follow the SPA framework: adopters sign a cession contract that includes sterilization, vaccinations, microchip identification, and rabies passport. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

Prinquiau, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Brillante, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Brillante?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Anim'toit handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Brillante on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Brillante if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Anim'toit 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Brillante 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 Brillante 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 Anim'toit early rather than rehoming privately; they know Brillante 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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