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GRU

European Shorthair · Male · Kitten · 2 months

Gru, like his brothers Poukmout and Siméon, had a difficult start in life before being taken care of and welcomed into foster care. Today, he is in great shape and ready to find his family for life. Gru is a very playful kitten, full of energy and always up for running, climbing and exploring. He will need a family who can meet his need for exercise and offer him many activities to thrive. But behind this little ball of energy is also a real clingy. Very affectionate, Gru enjoys moments of tenderness and doesn't hesitate to seek the attention of his humans. Raised with his two brothers, he is now ready to leave his foster family to start a new life surrounded by love and kindness.

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Comme ses frères Poukmout et Siméon, Gru a eu un début de vie difficile avant d’être pris en charge et accueilli en famille d’accueil. Aujourd’hui, il est en pleine forme et prêt à trouver sa famille pour la vie. Gru est un chaton très joueur, plein d’énergie et toujours partant pour courir, grimper et explorer. Il aura besoin d’une famille qui saura répondre à son besoin de se dépenser et lui proposer de nombreuses activités pour s’épanouir. Mais derrière cette petite boule d’énergie se cache aussi un véritable pot de colle. Très câlin, Gru apprécie les moments de tendresse et n’hésite pas à venir chercher l’attention de ses humains. Élevé avec ses deux frères, il est désormais prêt à quitter sa famille d’accueil pour commencer une nouvelle vie, entouré d’amour et de bienveillance.

Size
Age
Kitten · 2 months
Location
🇫🇷Angoulême
Shelter
Refuge Angoumois
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Bringing GRU home

What you'll need for GRU 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
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    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 GRU

What life with GRU looks like

GRU is a puppy/kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Refuge Angoumois in Angoulême.

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.

Angoulême, France browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting GRU, answered.

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