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Pico

European Shorthair · Male · Young · 2 years

Race : Européen Sexe : Mâle castré Date de naissance : 04.2024 Couleur : Tigré Signe(s) particulier(s) Chat d’extérieur Date d’arrivée : 08.2026 Description : Pico est un chat très gentil, joueur et affectueux. Très curieux, il ne tardera pas à venir se faufiler entre vos pieds pour partir à la découverte de son nouvel environnement ! C’est également un excellent chasseur, qui aime explorer et profiter de son environnement. Il s’entend bien avec les enfants et saura certainement trouver rapidement sa place au sein de sa nouvelle famille. Pour son bien-être, Pico aura besoin d’un accès libre à l’extérieur, dans un environnement calme et éloigné des routes, afin qu’il puisse profiter de ses escapades en toute sécurité. Un adorable petit compagnon curieux, joueur et plein de vie qui n’attend

Size
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Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇨🇭Switzerland
Shelter
SPA La Côte
Living with Pico
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with kids
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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Pico home

What you'll need for Pico 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
    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 Pico

What life with Pico looks like

Pico is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at SPA La Côte in Switzerland.

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 Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

Switzerland, Switzerland — browse more cats in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Pico, answered.

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