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Adopt Gaia

European Shorthair · Female

Hi, my name is Gaia! I'm pretty, isn't I? Independent and shy, I'm not yet comfortable with human presence. But with patience, I could learn to trust you, I'm sure! For now, I prefer to keep my distance and watch you from afar. Share this page on Facebook or X-Twitter to Adopt a Cat:

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Coucou, moi c'est GAIA ! Je suis jolie n'est-ce pas ? Indépendante et timide, je ne suis pas encore rassurée par la présence humaine. Mais avec de la patience, je pourrais apprendre à vous faire confiance, j'en suis sûre ! Pour l'instant, je préfère garder mes distances et vous regarder de loin. Partager cette page sur facebook ou X-twitter Adopter un chat : GAIA, chat femelle EUROPÉEN de 2 ans

Size
Small
Age
—
Location
🇫🇷Paris
Shelter
Fondation Brigitte Bardot
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Gaia home

What you'll need for Gaia 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 Gaia

What life with Gaia looks like

Gaia is a small adult european shorthair cat waiting at Fondation Brigitte Bardot in Paris.

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.

Paris, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Gaia, answered.

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