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GUIZMO

Chihuahua · Male · Adult · 9 years

Guizmo is a sweet little cat who recently arrived at the shelter. Very affectionate—and even a bit clingy—Guizmo is a sociable cat. He’s currently in a separate room because he’s receiving special urinary-kibble diet; feel free to ask the reception staff if you’d like to meet him. Guizmo is under SOS care due to his age (over 8 years old).

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Guizmo est un gentil matou arrivé depuis peu au refuge. Très affectueux, voire un tantinet pot de colle, Guizmo est un chat sociable. Il est actuellement dans une pièce à part car devant bénéficier de croquettes spéciales urinaires : n’hésitez pas à demander à l’accueil à le rencontrer. Guizmo est en SOS du fait de son âge (plus de 8 ans)

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Age
Adult · 9 years
Location
🇫🇷Ales
Shelter
Vallerargues)
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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing GUIZMO home

What you'll need for GUIZMO 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
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    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 GUIZMO

What life with GUIZMO looks like

GUIZMO is a adult chihuahua cat waiting at Vallerargues) in Ales.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting GUIZMO, answered.

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