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Duchesse

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 4 years

Duchesse nous a été confiée en raison de problèmes de malpropreté. C'est une minette extrêmement sensible qui aura besoin de temps et d'espace pour prendre ses marques. Elle ne supporte absolument pas la présence d'autres chats, ce qui génère chez elle un stress immense. Elle était presque prête à se laisser mourir de faim lorsqu'elle partageait son espace avec son frère au refuge. ​Un accès à l'extérieur est nécessaire (notamment pour gérer sa malpropreté), mais un jardin entièrement clôturé serait idéal afin qu'aucun autre chat ne puisse venir la perturber. Très câline avec l'humain, c'est une petite chatte tout simplement adorable ! Lieu de vie recherché : Il lui faudra impérativement un extérieur. Autres informations : Devra être le seul animal du foyer. Pas OK avec les enfants en bas âge.

Size
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Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
AVA Refuge — Agir pour la Vie Animale
Living with Duchesse
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by AVA Refuge — Agir pour la Vie Animale · FranceLearn about European Shorthair →

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Duchesse home

What you'll need for Duchesse 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 Duchesse

What life with Duchesse looks like

Duchesse is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at AVA Refuge — Agir pour la Vie Animale 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 Duchesse, answered.

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