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Adopt Christian

Male · Senior · 12 years

Bonjour à tous, I am Christian. I am unfortunately back at the shelter because my owner had health problems. I had found someone who understood me and was not looking for a perfect cat. I am a big, fat tomcat who is very hungry. I like cuddles, but it's up to me whether I want to be pampered or not. I don't like being forced and I know how to make myself understood, so beware if you are looking for a cat that can be handled or carried, you will have to move on. The best environment for me would be one without other animals and without children. A family that lets me live my life as a cat but gives me affection when I ask for it. If you find yourself in my description, come take the plunge and meet me at the shelter.

Read original (fr)

Bonjour à tous, je m'appelle Christian. Je suis malheureusement revenu au refuge car ma maitresse a eu des soucis de santé. J'avais trouvé une personne qui me comprenait et qui ne cherchait pas un chat parfait. Je suis un bon gros matou très gourmand. J'aime bien les câlins, mais c'est moi qui décide si je veux me faire papouiller ou non. Je n'aime pas la contrainte et je sais me faire comprendre, donc attention si vous voulez un chat qui se laisse manipuler ou porter, il faudra passer votre chemin. Le mieux pour moi, sera un environnement sans autre animaux et sans enfant. Une famille qui me laisse faire ma vie de chat mais qui me donnerait de l'affection quand j'en demanderai. Si vous vous retrouvez dans ma description, venez sauter le pas et me rencontrer au refuge.

Size
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇫🇷Roche Sur Yon
Shelter
SPA La Roche-sur-Yon
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Cared for by SPA La Roche-sur-Yon · Roche Sur Yon

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Christian home

What you'll need for Christian 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.

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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 Christian

What life with Christian looks like

Christian is a senior cat waiting at SPA La Roche-sur-Yon in Roche Sur Yon.

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.

🇫🇷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 Christian, answered.

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