Skip to content
TailHarbor
← Back to results
Bringing CHOUPIE home

What you'll need for CHOUPIE in week one.

Hand-picked · 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.

    View on Amazon→
    €25–40
  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

    Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.

    View on Amazon→
    €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.

    View on Amazon→
    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

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

    View on Amazon→
    €10–18
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

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

    View on Amazon→
    €10–18
  6. 06

    Sturdy Scratching Post

    Tall enough they can stretch fully. Saves your couch from week one.

    View on Amazon→
    €30–60

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About CHOUPIE

What life with CHOUPIE looks like

CHOUPIE is a puppy/kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Refuge Angoumois in Angoulême.

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.

Angoulême, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting CHOUPIE, answered.

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

More European Shorthair pets

Liza, Fekete-cser female European Shorthair for adoption at Dunaújváros Ebrendészeti Telep, Dunaújváros

Liza

European Shorthair

24 monthsFemale
MISIFU,  6yo European Shorthair for adoption at Con Alma Protectora

MISIFU

European Shorthair

6 yearsUnknown
MEMBRILLO, male 6yo European Shorthair for adoption at Con Alma Protectora

MEMBRILLO

European Shorthair

6 yearsMale

More from Refuge Angoumois

NINA, female 4yo European Shorthair for adoption at Refuge Angoumois, Angoulême

NINA

European Shorthair

4 yearsFemale
MALAKA, female senior mixed breed for adoption at Refuge Angoumois, Angoulême

MALAKA

10 yearsFemale
NYMPHE, female senior mixed breed for adoption at Refuge Angoumois, Angoulême

NYMPHE

9 yearsFemale
Similar animals

More European Shorthairs looking for a home

ZIK, male young European Shorthair for adoption at SPA de Basse-Normandie, Verson

ZIK

European Shorthair

2 yearsMale
TAKY, male young European Shorthair for adoption at SPA de Basse-Normandie, Verson

TAKY

European Shorthair

2 yearsMale
SHINY, male 3yo European Shorthair for adoption at SPA de Basse-Normandie, Verson

SHINY

European Shorthair

3 yearsMale
NONO, male 4yo European Shorthair for adoption at SPA de Basse-Normandie, Verson

NONO

European Shorthair

4 yearsMale
NESTA (EN SAUVETAGE), female senior European Shorthair for adoption at SPA de Basse-Normandie, Verson

NESTA (EN SAUVETAGE)

European Shorthair

9 yearsFemale
MONOÏ, male 3yo European Shorthair for adoption at SPA de Basse-Normandie, Verson

MONOÏ

European Shorthair

3 yearsMale

Spotted something wrong? Suggest a change →