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GERARD

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

Here's a translation of the French animal-shelter listing into clear, natural English: "A little more on the shelter stay, Gérard is still having a hard time getting used here. He is a calm, zen cat who will need an environment that matches his personality. We will avoid young children as he won't appreciate them. Gérard seems to be indifferent to other cats but has not been tested with dogs. Suitable for apartment or house living."

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Encore un peu sur la retenue au refuge, Gérard a encore du mal à s'habituer ici. C'est un chat calme, zen, qui aura besoin d'un environnement correspondant à son caractère. Nous éviterons de fait les jeunes enfants qu'il n'appréciera pas. Gérard semble être indifférent aux autres chats mais n'est pas testé aux chiens. Pour vie en appartement ou en pavillon.

Size
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Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇫🇷Plaisir
Shelter
SPA Plaisir
Living with GERARD
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by SPA Plaisir · PlaisirLearn about Mixed Breed →
More cats in Plaisir →More cats in France →

Listed 5 days ago

Bringing GERARD home

What you'll need for GERARD 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 GERARD

What life with GERARD looks like

GERARD is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at SPA Plaisir in Plaisir.

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.

Plaisir, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting GERARD, answered.

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