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Mixed Breed · Unknown · Kitten · 8 months

Hi there, my name is Gisèle! I'm a young kitty at 8 months old and I'm ready to meet my forever family. My early life wasn't easy, which makes me a bit stressed by nature. I'm shy when I don't know people, so I'm looking for a gentle and patient family who can help me become more comfortable over time. I need stability and my own space to feel safe and show my true personality. Behind my shell, I'm a very playful, curious, and even a bit mischievous kitty. Petting and affection are all new to me, but I must admit I love it! I purr loudly and for a long time, especially if you scratch behind my ears. I tend to hide when I'm startled by loud noises or sudden movements, but I'll poke my nose out if you take the time to play with me to help me relax. I still have a lot to learn about life in a home, but I can't wait to find the right people who will make me thrive. Since I need a calm environment, I can't be with children for now. A suspicion of calicivirus was detected, so I would be housed separately. If my profile interests you and you'd like to meet me, contact LPA-NF in Lille at . If you're smitten, you're welcome to visit my foster family to meet me!

Read original (fr)

« Coucou moi c'est Gisèle ! Je suis une jeune louloute de 8 mois et je suis prête à rencontrer ma famille pour la vie. Mon début de vie n'a pas été facile, ce qui fait de moi une chatte de nature stressée. Je suis craintive quand je ne connais pas, je cherche donc une famille douce et patiente qui saura m'apprivoiser avec le temps. J'ai besoin de repères et de mon espace pour me sentir en sécurité et révéler ma vraie personnalité. Derrière ma carapace je suis une chatte très joueuse, curieuse et même un peu chipie. Les caresses et l'affection, c'est tout nouveau pour moi mais je dois avouer que j'adore ça ! Je ronronne fort et longtemps surtout si on me gratte autour des oreilles. J'ai tendance à me cacher quand je suis impressionnée par le bruit ou des mouvements brusques, mais je pointe le bout de mon museau si vous prenez le temps de jouer avec moi pour me détendre. J'ai encore beaucoup de choses à découvrir de la vie au sein d'un foyer mais j'ai hâte de trouver les bonnes personnes qui feront de moi une chatte épanouie. Comme j'ai besoin de calme, je ne pourrai pas être avec des enfants pour l'instant. Une suspicion de calicivirus a été détectée, je serais donc placée sans autre chat. Mon profil vous intéresse et vous souhaitez me rencontrer ? Contactez la LPA-NF de Lille au 03-20-52-52-16. Si vous avez un coup de cœur, vous êtes les bienvenus chez ma famille d'accueil pour venir me rencontrer ! » Mon profil vous intéresse et vous souhaitez me rencontrer ? Contactez la LPA-NF de Lille au 03-20-52-52-16.

Size
Age
Kitten · 8 months
Location
🇫🇷Lille
Shelter
LPA Nord de la France
Living with Gisèle
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by LPA Nord de la France · LilleLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Gisèle home

What you'll need for Gisèle in week one.

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  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 Gisèle

What life with Gisèle looks like

Gisèle is a puppy/kitten mixed breed cat waiting at LPA Nord de la France in Lille.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇫🇷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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Gisèle, answered.

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