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Buddy

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 4 years

Buddy is a 4-year-old cat from a rescue of 19 cats living in very unsanitary conditions. Since his arrival, he has regained good health, despite a heart problem that is being explored by veterinarians. Despite a difficult start in life, he is very sociable and craves lots of cuddles. Buddy will be ideally placed in a family without other cats, as he does not get along well with them. To meet him, please send your application to

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Buddy est une chat de 4 ans issue d’un sauvetage de 19 chats vivant dans des conditions très insalubres. Depuis son arrivée il a retrouvé une bonne santé, malgré un souci au coeur qui est en cours d’exploration par les vétérinaires. Malgré un début de vie difficile il est très sociable et demande beaucoup de câlins. Buddy sera placé idéalement dans une famille sans autre chat, il n’est pas très copain avec eux. Pour le rencontrer, merci d’envoyer votre formulaire à

Size
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Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇫🇷Grenoble
Shelter
SPA du Dauphine
Living with Buddy
  • ✕Good with cats
Cared for by SPA du Dauphine · GrenobleLearn about European Shorthair →
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Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Buddy home

What you'll need for Buddy 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 Buddy

What life with Buddy looks like

Buddy is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at SPA du Dauphine in Grenoble.

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.

Grenoble, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Buddy, answered.

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