How do I contact the shelter about Chester?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Association Thalya Protection handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Chester on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Chester if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Association Thalya Protection 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 Chester 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 Chester 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 Association Thalya Protection early rather than rehoming privately; they know Chester 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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Adopt Chester

European Shorthair · Male · Kitten · 2 months

Chester is a little ball of love with a character already well established: 💙 Cuddly: once in confidence, he’s a real clingy pot, adoring to snuggle in arms and purr. 🎉 Playful: he can spend hours exploring and chasing anything that moves! ❤ Affectionate and sociable: he gets along very well with other cats and also accepts friendly dogs. 😽 A little shy: Chester can be a bit fearful at first, especially with strangers, but with patience and lots of tenderness, he opens up quickly and shows all his love. This little treasure deserves a gentle and patient family, ready to offer him a comforting cocoon to fully flourish. 🏡💖 🐱🐶 Okay, dogs and cats, Chester will be delighted to have playmates to play and reassure him.

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Chester est un petit amour au caractère déjà bien affirmé : 💙 Câlin : une fois en confiance, c’est un véritable pot de colle qui adore se blottir dans les bras et ronronner. 🎉 Joueur : il peut passer des heures à explorer et à courir après tout ce qui bouge ! ❤ Affectueux et sociable : il s’entend très bien avec les autres chats et accepte aussi les chiens bienveillants. 😽 Un peu timide : Chester peut être un peu peureux au début, surtout avec les inconnus, mais avec de la patience et beaucoup de tendresse, il s’ouvre vite et montre tout son amour. Ce petit trésor mérite une famille douce et patiente, prête à lui offrir un cocon rassurant pour s’épanouir pleinement. 🏡💖 🐱🐶 Ok chiens et chats, Chester sera ravi d’avoir des copains pour jouer et se rassurer.

Size

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Age

Kitten · 2 months

Location

🇫🇷France

Shelter

Association Thalya Protection

Living with Chester

✓Good with dogs
✓Good with cats

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About Chester

What life with Chester looks like

Chester is a puppy/kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Association Thalya Protection in France.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇫🇷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 Chester, answered.

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