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Châtaigne

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 10 years

Châtaigne has already crossed paths with our association in 2015, 10 years ago. At the time, our association functioned differently than today... Châtaigne was rescued with her kittens and placed in a cage in an outbuilding: it's always better than the street! Her little ones were adopted and Châtaigne was spayed so she could no longer have a litter and then released under the supervision of volunteers to feed and watch over her. Unfortunately, the volunteers of the time lost her trail... When a new team of volunteers took over the association, there was no data to find her, we had been looking for her since 2017, in vain. And it was in the spring of 2024 that she resurfaced, hungry and in bad shape... Fortunately, a private individual discovered her in his garden and had the good reflex to take her to a veterinarian. Thanks to her electronic chip, the association was able to be contacted and shelter this pretty little cat. Years of wandering in the wild do damage and her health testifies to it: her biological balance shows failures in the kidneys, thyroid and heart. Châtaigne therefore benefits from a lifelong expensive treatment: the daily administration of half a tablet of Amobip and two oral injections of 2.5 ml of Felimazole. Positive point, Châtaigne was tested FIV/FELV and is negative which is really good news! The ideal would have been to be able to adopt Châtaigne from the first meeting in 2015 unfortunately it was not possible at the time and we regret it. Today our means are different and we have obtained the chance to cross paths again, so we have raised our sleeves to improve her health, her well-being and offer her a foster home. What we want for her is to offer her a warm retirement and therefore select with attention a soft, loving and reassuring home for this cat who has mostly known the street until now and therefore insecurity, lack of care. Châtaigne thrives in the calm of her foster home and a similar home will be sought. Currently, she lives with four feline residents but does not seek interaction with them, being a very independent cat. Discreet, Châtaigne is also very endearing and does not dislike play sessions, cuddles and...

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Châtaigne a déjà croisé la route de notre association en 2015, il y a 10 ans. À l’époque, notre association fonctionnait bien différemment d’aujourd’hui… Châtaigne avait été sauvée avec ses chatons et mise à l’abri en cage dans une dépendance : c’est toujours mieux que la rue ! Ses petits ont été adoptés et Châtaigne a été stérilisée afin de ne plus pouvoir avoir de portée puis relâchée sous la surveillance de personnes volontaires pour la nourrir et veiller sur elle. Malheureusement, les bénévoles de l’époque ont perdu sa trace… Lorsqu’une nouvelle équipe de bénévoles a pris le relais de l’association, aucune donnée ne permettait de la retrouver, nous la cherchions alors depuis 2017, en vain. Et c'est au printemps 2024 qu'elle a refait surface, affamée et mal en point… Fort heureusement, un particulier l'a découverte dans son jardin et a eu le bon réflexe de l'emmener chez un vétérinaire. Grâce à sa puce électronique, l'association a ainsi pu être contactée et mettre à l'abri cette jolie petite minette. Des années d'errance dans la nature font des dégâts et sa santé en témoigne : son bilan biologique montre des défaillances au niveau des reins, de sa thyroïde et du cœur. Châtaigne bénéficie donc d'un traitement à vie onéreux : l'administration quotidienne d'un demi comprimé d'Amobip et deux injections par voie orale de 2,5 ml de Felimazole. Point positif, Châtaigne a été testée FIV/FELV et est négative ce qui est réellement une très bonne nouvelle ! L'idéal aurait été de pouvoir faire adopter Châtaigne dès la première rencontre en 2015 malheureusement cela n'a pas été possible à l'époque et nous le regrettons. Aujourd’hui nos moyens sont différents et nous avons obtenu la chance de recroiser sa route, nous nous sommes donc relevé les manches pour améliorer sa santé, son bien-être et lui offrir une place en famille d'accueil. Ce que nous désirons pour elle c'est lui offrir une retraite au chaud et donc sélectionner avec attention un foyer doux, aimant et rassurant pour cette chatte qui a majoritairement connu la rue jusqu'à présent et donc l'insécurité, l'absence de soins. Châtaigne s'épanouit dans le calme de sa famille d'accueil et un foyer similaire sera recherché. Actuellement, elle cohabite avec quatre pensionnaires félins mais ne recherche pas l'interaction avec eux, étant une minette très indépendante. Discrète, Châtaigne est aussi très attachante et n'en apprécie pas moins les séances de jeu, de caresses et de…

Size
Age
Adult · 10 years
Location
🇫🇷adpk association des p tits korrigans
Shelter
ADPK - Association Des P
Living with Châtaigne
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
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Bringing Châtaigne home

What you'll need for Châtaigne in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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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
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    Covered Litter Box

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    €25–45
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    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    €10–18
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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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    €30–60

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About Châtaigne

What life with Châtaigne looks like

Châtaigne is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at ADPK - Association Des P in adpk association des p tits korrigans.

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 Châtaigne, answered.

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