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GIGI

Male · Adult · 5 years

GIGI is a white tabby male cat born on 09/02/2021. He was removed from an abusive situation where he lived in very poor conditions without proper care. This cat is still timid as he has never received affection. He will need time and patience before he relaxes, which is why he's listed as SOS (special needs). A countryside life with lots of space would be ideal, or indoor living with a companion cat to help him socialize.

FR·Show original

Coucou, moi c'est Gigi ! J'ai été retiré de mon ancien foyer pour maltraitance, c'est pour cela que je suis arrivé au refuge. Lorsque je suis arrivé, j'étais dans un très mauvais état et mon environnement l'était également. Je n'avais jamais eu de véritables interactions avec les humains avant mon arrivée ici. C'est pourquoi je ne me laisse pas approcher facilement et que je reste encore méfiant. La meilleure façon d'interagir avec moi est de venir avec un jouet : cela me permet de prendre confiance en douceur. J'aimerais également pouvoir avoir accès à l'extérieur, car j'ai besoin d'explorer mon environnement et de satisfaire ma curiosité. Dans mon futur foyer, j'aurai besoin de temps pour m'adapter à ma nouvelle vie. Il faudra me laisser avancer à mon rythme afin que je puisse prendre mes marques et, petit à petit, oublier mon passé. Derrière ma timidité se cache un chat qui ne demande qu'à découvrir enfin la douceur et la sécurité d'un foyer aimant.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇫🇷Hazebrouck
Shelter
Coeur de Flandres)
Living with GIGI
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✕Has special needs
Cared for by Coeur de Flandres) · Hazebrouck

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing GIGI home

What you'll need for GIGI 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
  3. 03
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    Covered Litter Box

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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
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

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

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    €10–18
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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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    €30–60

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About GIGI

What life with GIGI looks like

GIGI is a medium-sized adult cat waiting at Coeur de Flandres) in Hazebrouck.

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: Rescued from abuse, requires patience and socialization

🇫🇷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.

Hazebrouck, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting GIGI, answered.

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