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CHABICHOU

European Shorthair Β· Male Β· Young Β· 2 years

CHABICHOU is shy, but with a little time, a little patience and lots of love, he will give you his whole heart 😻 Happiness purrs with CHABICHOU ❀️

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Chabichou est timide, mais avec un peu de temps, un peu de patience et beaucoup d’amour, il vous offrira tout son cΕ“ur😻 Le bonheur ronronne avec Chabichou❀️

Size
β€”
Age
Young Β· 2 years
Location
πŸ‡«πŸ‡·Poitiers
Shelter
SPA Poitiers
Cared for by SPA PoitiersΒ Β· PoitiersLearn about European Shorthair β†’
More cats in Poitiers β†’More cats in France β†’

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing CHABICHOU home

What you'll need for CHABICHOU in week one.

Hand-picked Β· 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 CHABICHOU

What life with CHABICHOU looks like

CHABICHOU is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at SPA Poitiers in Poitiers.

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 β€” every cat decides for themselves when a new home counts as home.

πŸ‡«πŸ‡·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.

Poitiers, France β€” browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting CHABICHOU, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about CHABICHOU?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SPA Poitiers handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw CHABICHOU on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt CHABICHOU if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad β€” SPA Poitiers 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 CHABICHOU 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 β€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if CHABICHOU isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work β€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with SPA Poitiers early rather than rehoming privately; they know CHABICHOU 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 β€” 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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