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GIROUETTE

Female · Adult · 9 years

GIROUETTE is very shy and reserved; that's why she is in SOS. She needs a patient and calm family. She was left abandoned with other cats before arriving at the shelter. A life in the countryside with plenty of space would be ideal, with other cats to help her socialize and relax.

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Girouette est très timide, renfermée; c’est pourquoi elle est en SOS. Elle lui faut une famille patiente calme. Elle a été laissé à l'abandon avec d'autres chats avant d'arriver au refuge. Une vie à la campagne avec beaucoup d'espace serait l'idéal avec d'autres chats pour l'aider à se sociabilisé et se détendre.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 9 years
Location
🇫🇷Omer
Shelter
SPA Saint-Omer
Living with GIROUETTE
  • ✓Good with cats
Cared for by SPA Saint-Omer · Omer
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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing GIROUETTE home

What you'll need for GIROUETTE 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 GIROUETTE

What life with GIROUETTE looks like

GIROUETTE is a medium-sized adult cat waiting at SPA Saint-Omer in Omer.

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.

Omer, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting GIROUETTE, answered.

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