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Gary

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Senior · 15 years

Gary arrived at the shelter due to the permanent hospitalization of his owner. Unlike many animals that come to the shelter, Gary was a loved and very well cared for cat by his owner. This kind lady had to reluctantly entrust her animal to us. Her wish was for Gary to spend the rest of his life in our facility in order to receive the best care and thus avoid an additional change by adoption... Gary is 15 years old (born in 2010) and has kidney failure and hyperthyroidism, so he needs lifelong treatments and a medical diet. Gary is a bit disoriented, which is normal, but he really enjoys cuddles and brushing, and he is also a very talkative cat. Gary is therefore looking for a godfather and a godmother to give us a hand.

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Gary est arrivé au refuge suite à l’hospitalisation définitive de sa maîtresse. À l’inverse de beaucoup d’animaux qui arrivent au refuge, Gary a été un chat aimé et très bien soigné par sa maîtresse. Cette gentille dame a dû se résoudre à nous confier son animal à contre cœur. Sa volonté était que Gary puisse finir sa vie dans notre structure afin de recevoir les meilleurs soins et ainsi lui éviter un changement supplémentaire par une adoption… Gary étant âgé de 15 ans (né en 2010) et ayant une insuffisance rénale et une hyperthyroïdie, il a besoin de plusieurs traitements à vie et d’une alimentation médicale. Gary est un peu déboussolé c’est normal mais il apprécie beaucoup les câlins et le brossage, c’est également un chat très bavard. Gary est donc à la recherche d’un parrain et d’une marraine pour nous donner un coup de pouce.

Size
Age
Senior · 15 years
Location
🇫🇷Châteauneuf-du-Faou
Shelter
AdopteUnChat.org
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Bringing Gary home

What you'll need for Gary in week one.

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  1. 01
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    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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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
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    Covered Litter Box

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    €25–45
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    Clumping Cat Litter

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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Gary

What life with Gary looks like

Gary is a senior mixed breed cat waiting at AdopteUnChat.org in Châteauneuf-du-Faou.

Senior cats are the gentlest house guests: predictable, mostly silent, and grateful for a sunny windowsill. Older cats often have minor dental or kidney issues — keep an eye on water intake and weight. Many sleep eighteen hours a day and want no part of any drama.

🇫🇷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.

Châteauneuf-du-Faou, France browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Gary, answered.

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