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Adopt CHALKY

Male · Adult · 6 years

CHALKY arrived through the pound and, without a doubt, this big kitty has never had the chance to experience the warmth of a home. At first, he appears wary, but behind this shell lies a cat that life has not spared. Whether you live in an apartment or a house, he will adapt, but he must not have unsupervised access to the outdoors as he is FIV-positive. We are still getting to know him in other aspects. Cat agreement: Yes Dog agreement: calm - Child agreement: yes. This animal is not suitable for homes with young children.

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Chalky est arrivé par le biais de la fourrière, ce gros matou n'a surement jamais eu la chance de connaitre la chaleur d'un foyer. Il se montre méfiant au premier abord mais derrière cette carapace se cache un chat que la vie n'a pas épargné. Que vous viviez en appartement ou en maison il saura s'adapter, il ne devra pas avoir d'accès extérieur sans surveillance car il est positif au FIV. Pour le reste nous apprenons encore à le connaitre. Entente chat : Oui Entente chien : oui calme - Entente enfant : Nous éviterons les enfants en bas âge

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇫🇷Moree
Shelter
Jean Leriche)
Living with CHALKY
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Cared for by Jean Leriche) · Moree

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing CHALKY home

What you'll need for CHALKY 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
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    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 CHALKY

What life with CHALKY looks like

CHALKY is a adult cat waiting at Jean Leriche) in Moree.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting CHALKY, answered.

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