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Espresso

European Shorthair Β· Male Β· Kitten Β· 2 months

🐾 Espresso, is the charmingly discreet black kitten: calm, gentle, a bit mysterious but terribly endearing. He loves to observe, settle beside you, and share simple yet tender moments. A soothing companion who just needs a home to snuggle in. ❀️ βœ… Very sociable βœ… Okay with children (even small)

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🐾 Espresso, c’est le charme discret du chaton noir : calme, doux, un peu mystΓ©rieux mais terriblement attachant. Il aime observer, se poser Γ  cΓ΄tΓ© de vous, et partager des instants tout simples mais pleins de tendresse. Un compagnon apaisant qui n’attend qu’un foyer pour y dΓ©poser ses ronrons. πŸ–€ βœ… TrΓ¨s sociable βœ… Ok enfants (mΓͺme petits) βœ… Ok autres chats

Size
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Age
Kitten Β· 2 months
Location
πŸ‡«πŸ‡·France
Shelter
Association Thalya Protection
Living with Espresso
  • βœ“Good with cats
  • βœ“Good with kids
Cared for by Association Thalya ProtectionΒ Β· FranceLearn about European Shorthair β†’
More cats in France β†’

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Espresso home

What you'll need for Espresso in week one.

Hand-picked Β· 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 Espresso

What life with Espresso looks like

Espresso is a puppy/kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Association Thalya Protection in France.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months β€” most shelters arrange this before adoption.

πŸ‡«πŸ‡·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 Espresso, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Espresso?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Association Thalya Protection handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Espresso on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Espresso if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad β€” Association Thalya Protection 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 Espresso 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 β€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Espresso isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work β€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Association Thalya Protection early rather than rehoming privately; they know Espresso 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 β€” 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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