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Ester

Female · Young · 3 years

ESTER Ester is an adorable little cat, very friendly, cuddly, and full of sweetness. Always seeking companionship, she loves petting and tender moments. Sociable, she gets along well with other cats and will easily find her place in a welcoming home. Curious and active, Ester will need access to a secure outdoor area to fully thrive and enjoy her explorations. She’s just waiting for a loving family to start a new life.

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ESTER Ester est une adorable minette, très avenante, câline et pleine de douceur. Toujours en quête de compagnie, elle apprécie les caresses et les moments de tendresse. Sociable, elle s’entend bien avec ses congénères et pourra facilement trouver sa place dans un foyer accueillant. Curieuse et active, Ester aura besoin d’un accès à un extérieur sécurisé pour s’épanouir pleinement et profiter de ses explorations. Elle n’attend plus qu’une famille aimante pour commencer une nouvelle vie.

Size
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Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇫🇷Clermont-Ferrand
Shelter
APA63 Clermont-Ferrand
Cared for by APA63 Clermont-Ferrand · Clermont-Ferrand
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Ester home

What you'll need for Ester in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Ester

What life with Ester looks like

Ester is a young adult dog waiting at APA63 Clermont-Ferrand in Clermont-Ferrand.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇫🇷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.

Clermont-Ferrand, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ester, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Ester?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. APA63 Clermont-Ferrand handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Ester on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Ester if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — APA63 Clermont-Ferrand 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 Ester already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs 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 Ester 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 APA63 Clermont-Ferrand early rather than rehoming privately; they know Ester 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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