Skip to content
TailHarbor
← Back to results
Available

Gribouille

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 8 years

Gribouille is a rather calm and laid-back cat, gentle and affectionate but who also likes his independence. He should be placed in an apartment with a protected balcony or terrace. Ok with other cats, ok with older children.

FR·Show original

Gribouille est un chat plutôt calme et posé, gentil et câlin mais qui aime aussi son indépendance. A placer en appartement avec balcon ou terrasse protégée. Ok congénères, ok grands enfants.

Size
—
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇨🇭Switzerland
Shelter
SPA du Haut-Léman
Living with Gribouille
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by SPA du Haut-Léman · SwitzerlandLearn about European Shorthair →
More cats in Switzerland →

Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Gribouille home

What you'll need for Gribouille 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.

    View on Amazon→
    €25–40
  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

    Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.

    View on Amazon→
    €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.

    View on Amazon→
    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

    View on Amazon→
    €10–18
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

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

    View on Amazon→
    €10–18
  6. 06

    Sturdy Scratching Post

    Tall enough they can stretch fully. Saves your couch from week one.

    View on Amazon→
    €30–60

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About Gribouille

What life with Gribouille looks like

Gribouille is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at SPA du Haut-Léman in Switzerland.

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 Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

Switzerland, Switzerland — browse more cats in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Gribouille, answered.

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

More European Shorthair pets

Tomy, male senior European Shorthair for adoption at SOS Animaux 23, pet s rescue france
🇫🇷pet s rescue france, France

Tomy

European Shorthair

10 yearsMale
KIARA, female 4yo European Shorthair for adoption at SOS Animaux 23, pet s rescue france
🇫🇷pet s rescue france, France

KIARA

European Shorthair

4 yearsFemale
Raven, male senior European Shorthair for adoption at SOS Animaux 23, pet s rescue france
🇫🇷pet s rescue france, France

Raven

European Shorthair

8 yearsMale

More from SPA du Haut-Léman

Casper, tigré blanc. male 5yo European Shorthair for adoption at SPA du Haut-Léman
🇨🇭Switzerland

Casper

European Shorthair

5 yearsMale
Bagheera, noire female 3yo European Shorthair for adoption at SPA du Haut-Léman
🇨🇭Switzerland

Bagheera

European Shorthair

3 yearsFemale
Lucky, blanc et gris. male senior European Shorthair for adoption at SPA du Haut-Léman
🇨🇭Switzerland

Lucky

European Shorthair

8 yearsMale
Similar animals

More European Shorthairs looking for a home

Zeus, male young European Shorthair for adoption at SPA Genève, Geneva
🇨🇭Geneva, Switzerland

Zeus

European Shorthair

2 yearsMale
Tissaya, female young European Shorthair for adoption at SPA Genève, Geneva
🇨🇭Geneva, Switzerland

Tissaya

European Shorthair

1 yearFemale
Théodore, male 6yo European Shorthair for adoption at SPA Genève, Geneva
🇨🇭Geneva, Switzerland

Théodore

European Shorthair

6 yearsMale
Stitch 🫶 SOS, male senior European Shorthair for adoption at SPA Genève, Geneva
🇨🇭Geneva, Switzerland

Stitch 🫶 SOS

European Shorthair

13 yearsMale
Rajihana famille, female young European Shorthair for adoption at SPA Genève, Geneva
🇨🇭Geneva, Switzerland

Rajihana famille

European Shorthair

2 yearsFemale
Pirate, male senior European Shorthair for adoption at SPA Genève, Geneva
🇨🇭Geneva, Switzerland

Pirate

European Shorthair

10 yearsMale

Spotted something wrong? Suggest a change →