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Francis

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 9 years

I gatti neri sono per alcuni meravigliose pantere in miniatura e per altri diabolici portatori di jella. Noi che non siamo superstiziosi pensiamo che il nostro splendido Fransis non sia altro che un adorabile gattone tutto nero con una perenne espressione curiosa dipinta sul muso. Morbido e amante delle coccole gentili, si è presentato, ad agosto del 2018, come randagio in una colonia felina di Bagnolo Piemonte anche se si capiva che non era un gatto selvatico; così le ragazze che si occupano della colonia hanno deciso di farlo castrare e di cercargli una famiglia. Purtroppo il destino aveva un brutto scherzo in serbo per Fransis e per noi che già ci eravamo innamorate di lui… la leucemia felina. Fransis non sa cosa sia la FELV per questo spera tanto che la fuori ci sia una famiglia pronta ad accoglierlo. Una famiglia consapevole certo ma che voglia comunque dare una possibilità a questo splendido micione affettuoso e garbato. Sappiamo che certe sigle spaventano e che le adozioni del c

Size
Age
Adult · 9 years
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Rifugio di Cavour
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Bringing Francis home

What you'll need for Francis 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 Francis

What life with Francis looks like

Francis is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Rifugio di Cavour in Italy.

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 Italy

Italian canili require adopters to sign a stewardship contract (affido) and may retain the right to verify the animal's wellbeing post-adoption. Animals are chipped and sterilized before leaving (Legge 281/91). Public canili rifugio typically waive adoption fees.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Francis, answered.

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