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Chipie

Female · Senior · 11 years

Chipie was abandoned due to her owners' health problems. She's a sweet, very cuddly and food-loving senior lady who is calm by nature. Chipie is diabetic and requires daily medication. She has been neglected and has matted fur that needs attention. She can live with other cats and children who won't bother her too much. Her compatibility with dogs is unknown. She can live in an apartment or house.

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Chipie porte très bien son nom ! Cette minette est pour le moment très réservée et plutôt virulente dans ses propos!!! Elle aura besoin d être socialisée et ses maîtres devront être patients. Le refuge n'étant pas un lieu forcément épanouissant pour les chats craintifs, Chipie peut cependant se révéler dans un foyer calme et compréhensif

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇫🇷Vichy
Shelter
SPA Vichy (Brugheas)
Living with Chipie
  • Microchipped
  • Good with cats
  • Has special needs
Cared for by SPA Vichy (Brugheas) · Vichy

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Chipie home

What you'll need for Chipie 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 Chipie

What life with Chipie looks like

Chipie is a medium-sized senior cat waiting at SPA Vichy (Brugheas) in Vichy.

Senior cats are the gentlest house guests: predictable, mostly silent, and grateful for a sunny windowsill. Older cats often have minor dental or kidney issues — keep an eye on water intake and weight. Many sleep eighteen hours a day and want no part of any drama.

Note from the shelter: Diabetic - requires daily medication. Needs grooming due to matted fur from lack of care.

🇫🇷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.

Vichy, France browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Chipie, answered.

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