Skip to content
TailHarbor
← Back to results
Bringing Copine home

What you'll need for Copine 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 Copine

What life with Copine looks like

Copine is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at SPA les amis des bêtes — Refuge de Jouvence in France.

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.

France, France browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Copine, answered.

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

BROWNIE, female puppy European Shorthair for adoption at Moustaches et Compagnie, moustaches et compagnie

BROWNIE

European Shorthair

8 monthsFemale
EBENE, female puppy European Shorthair for adoption at Moustaches et Compagnie, moustaches et compagnie

EBENE

European Shorthair

11 monthsFemale
SADI, male puppy European Shorthair for adoption at Moustaches et Compagnie, moustaches et compagnie

SADI

European Shorthair

4 monthsMale

More from SPA les amis des bêtes — Refuge de Jouvence

Joe dit jojo, male Australian Shepherd for adoption at SPA les amis des bêtes — Refuge de Jouvence

Joe dit jojo

Australian Shepherd

Male
Packo, male Belgian Malinois for adoption at SPA les amis des bêtes — Refuge de Jouvence

Packo

Belgian Malinois

Male
Vyper, male Mixed Breed for adoption at SPA les amis des bêtes — Refuge de Jouvence

Vyper

Mixed Breed

Male
Similar animals

More European Shorthairs looking for a home

Leprechaun, male European Shorthair for adoption at SPA les amis des bêtes — Refuge de Jouvence

Leprechaun

European Shorthair

Male
Yzaak, male European Shorthair for adoption at SPA les amis des bêtes — Refuge de Jouvence

Yzaak

European Shorthair

Male
Champomy, female European Shorthair for adoption at SPA les amis des bêtes — Refuge de Jouvence

Champomy

European Shorthair

Female
Diabolo, female European Shorthair for adoption at SPA les amis des bêtes — Refuge de Jouvence

Diabolo

European Shorthair

Female
Gianduja, female European Shorthair for adoption at SPA les amis des bêtes — Refuge de Jouvence

Gianduja

European Shorthair

Female
Ryo, male European Shorthair for adoption at SPA les amis des bêtes — Refuge de Jouvence

Ryo

European Shorthair

Male

Spotted something wrong? Suggest a change →