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DUCHESSE

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 7 years

Found wandering and in poor condition, this beautiful little cat is slowly revealing herself to us. Despite her history, she is friendly with us, always seeking attention and tenderness (and treats too! ). She is FIV-positive, but this does not prevent her from fully enjoying life and deserving a kind home as well. She is not naturally confrontational, with her small personality, she simply requires respect, whether from us or from other animals of the same species.

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Retrouvée errante et en mauvais état, cette belle minette se dévoile peu à peu à nous. Malgré son histoire, elle se montre avenante avec nous, toujours en quête d’attention et de douceur (et de friandises !). Porteuse du FIV, cela ne l’empêche pas de profiter pleinement de la vie et de mériter, elle aussi, un foyer bienveillant. Pas conflictuelle de nature, avec son petit caractère, elle n'exige que du respect, que ce soit de notre part ou de celle de ses congénères.

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇫🇷Vannes
Shelter
SPA Vannes
Cared for by SPA Vannes · VannesLearn about Mixed Breed

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
    Editor's pick

    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 mixed breed cat waiting at SPA Vannes in Vannes.

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.

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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. SPA Vannes 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 — SPA Vannes 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 SPA Vannes 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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