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GIGA – FIV+

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 4 years

Giga is a gentle and affectionate cat, FIV+. He is also sociable, curious and adapts very quickly to new environments. With an active and playful temperament, he loves to run, jump and play with you. However, he bites quite easily, when he plays, when he is upset or when he is angry. However, with patience and trust, he will know how to return the love you give him. Not suitable for children, the elderly, or inexperienced people with cats.

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Giga est un chat gentil et affectueux avec le FIV +. Il est également très sociable avec les humains, curieux et s’adapte très vite aux nouveaux environnements. De tempérament actif et très joueur, il aime courir, sauter et jouer avec vous. Il vous suivra partout où vous irez. Il a également son petit caractère et n’aime pas être porté. Toutefois avec de la patience et de la confiance, il saura rendre l’amour que vous lui donnez. Ne convient pas aux enfants, personnes âgées, ou aux personnes inexpérimentées avec les chats.

Size

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Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇫🇷Grenoble

Shelter

SPA du Dauphine

Living with GIGA – FIV+

✕Good with kids

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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing GIGA – FIV+ home

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About GIGA – FIV+

What life with GIGA – FIV+ looks like

GIGA – FIV+ is an adult european shorthair cat waiting at SPA du Dauphine in Grenoble.

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. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

Grenoble, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting GIGA – FIV+, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about GIGA – FIV+?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SPA du Dauphine handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw GIGA – FIV+ on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt GIGA – FIV+ if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — SPA du Dauphine 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is GIGA – FIV+ 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 GIGA – FIV+ 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 du Dauphine early rather than rehoming privately; they know GIGA – FIV+ 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.