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Male · Young · 2 years

Dusty, like his comrades Dexter and Doré, was placed in front of the shelter, abandoned in a cage, without explanation. A gesture difficult to understand... But today, we want to offer him a new start. Very fearful when he arrives, he still struggles to trust the human. He prefers to observe at a distance, hide to feel safe, and move at his own pace. But behind this fear, one guesses a sensitive, sweet cat that will simply need time, patience and benevolence to open up. We seek for him a quiet family, without agitation, ready to respect his rhythm and to leave him the space necessary to evolve in confidence. A person with experience with shy cats would be a real plus. With gentleness and constancy, he can gradually discover that he is safe... and perhaps even appreciate the caresses that he does not yet dare ask.

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Dusty, comme ses camarades Dexter et Doré, a été déposé devant le refuge, abandonné dans une cage, sans explication. Un geste difficile à comprendre… mais aujourd’hui, nous voulons surtout lui offrir un nouveau départ. Très craintif à son arrivée, il a encore du mal à faire confiance à l’humain. Il préfère observer à distance, se cacher pour se sentir en sécurité, et avance à son rythme. Mais derrière cette peur, on devine un chat sensible, doux, qui aura simplement besoin de temps, de patience et de bienveillance pour s’ouvrir. Nous recherchons pour lui une famille calme, sans agitation, prête à respecter son rythme et à lui laisser l’espace nécessaire pour évoluer en confiance. Une personne ayant déjà de l’expérience avec des chats timides serait un vrai plus. Avec de la douceur et de la constance, il pourra peu à peu découvrir qu’il est en sécurité… et peut-être même apprécier les caresses qu’il n’ose pas encore demander.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇫🇷Draguignan
Shelter
SPA Draguignan (Flayosc)
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Cared for by SPA Draguignan (Flayosc) · Draguignan

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Dusty home

What you'll need for Dusty 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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