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Brooke

European Shorthair · Female · Young · 2 years

Brooke is an adorable, extremely affectionate cat—a real bundle of love who absolutely loves human company. Very cuddly and close to people, she loves being at the heart of family life and is never far away—often nestled between the legs of those she adores. A true “clingy” companion, Brooke primarily seeks a reassuring presence and moments of shared intimacy. She’ll thrive in the company of a caring, available family with whom she can share her daily life. While Brooke loves humans, she’s less comfortable around other cats. Rather jealous of the attention she receives, she needs to be the only cat in the household in order to fully enjoy her family time.

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Brooke est une adorable chatte extrêmement affectueuse, une véritable boule d’amour qui adore la compagnie humaine.Très câline et proche des humains, elle aime être au coeur de la vie de la maison et n’est jamais bien loin, souvent entre les jambes de ceux qu’elle aime.Véritable « pot de colle », Brooke recherche avant tout une présence rassurante et de moments de complicités.Elle s’épanouira auprès d’une famille disponible, avec qui elle pourra partager son quotidien.Si Brooke aime les humains, elle se montre en revanche moins à l’aise avec les autres chats.Plutôt jalouse de l’attention qu’elle reçoit, elle a besoin d’être le seul chat du foyer afin de profiter pleinement de sa famille.

Size
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Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
ARPA Nice
Living with Brooke
  • ✓Good with cats
Cared for by ARPA Nice · FranceLearn about European Shorthair →

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Brooke home

What you'll need for Brooke 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 Brooke

What life with Brooke looks like

Brooke is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at ARPA Nice in France.

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.

France, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Brooke, answered.

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