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GARDENIA

Female · Young · 2 years

GARDENIA is a very shy kitten who needs time and patience to build trust. Socialization work has begun and will need to continue in her future home. She gets along well with other cats and enjoys quiet moments where she can hide and observe her surroundings calmly. GARDENIA cannot be placed with young children; she needs a calm and serene home. With gentleness and respect for her pace, GARDENIA will gradually flourish and become a discreet but endearing companion.

FR·Show original

Gardenia est une minette très craintive qui a besoin de temps et de patience pour prendre confiance. Un travail de socialisation a été amorcé et devra être poursuivi dans son futur foyer. Elle s’entend avec les autres chats et apprécie les moments calmes où elle peut se cacher et observer tranquillement son environnement. Gardenia ne pourra pas être placée avec de jeunes enfants, elle a besoin d’un foyer calme et serein. Avec douceur et respect de son rythme, Gardenia pourra petit à petit s’épanouir et devenir une compagne discrète mais attachante.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇫🇷Vitre
Shelter
SPA Vitré
Living with GARDENIA
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✕Good with kids
  • ✕Has special needs
Cared for by SPA Vitré · Vitre
More cats in Vitre →More cats in France →

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing GARDENIA home

What you'll need for GARDENIA in week one.

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  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 GARDENIA

What life with GARDENIA looks like

GARDENIA is a small young adult cat waiting at SPA Vitré in Vitre.

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.

Note from the shelter: Requires socialization work and patient, calm environment

🇫🇷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.

Vitre, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting GARDENIA, answered.

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