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HARRY

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 6 years

Harry is a male cat who arrived at the shelter in 2024 as part of a removal due to abuse, along with about twenty other cats. His difficult past explains his current timid nature. Harry remains a very reserved cat today, who will need time to understand that he can finally feel safe. With him, it will be necessary to move forward slowly, without rushing things, and accept that trust must be built up gradually. He is, however, a very gentle, calm and never aggressive cat. When he feels worried, Harry prefers to move away or observe rather than react. He already accepts contact and a few caresses, which shows that he is capable of progressing when he feels confident. The presence of another sociable and well-adjusted cat could help him find his bearings more easily and open up more in his future home. ✨ Harry will need a patient, gentle and understanding family, ready to offer him the time he has never really had. With stability and a lot of kindness, he will finally be able to discover what it means to live peacefully in a real home. 🐾

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Harry est arrivé au refuge en 2024 dans le cadre d’un retrait pour maltraitance, aux côtés d’une vingtaine d’autres chats. Un passé difficile qui explique aujourd’hui sa grande timidité. Harry reste aujourd’hui un chat très réservé, qui aura besoin qu’on lui laisse le temps de comprendre qu’il peut enfin se sentir en sécurité. Avec lui, il faudra avancer doucement, sans brusquer les choses, et accepter que la confiance se construise petit à petit. C’est pourtant un loulou très doux, calme et jamais agressif. Lorsqu’il se sent inquiet, Harry préfère s’éloigner ou observer plutôt que réagir. Il accepte déjà le contact et quelques caresses, ce qui montre qu’il est capable de progresser lorsqu’il se sent en confiance. La présence d’un autre chat sociable et bien dans ses pattes pourrait d’ailleurs l’aider à trouver plus facilement ses repères et à s’ouvrir davantage dans son futur foyer. ✨ Harry aura besoin d’une famille patiente, douce et compréhensive, prête à lui offrir le temps qu’il n’a jamais vraiment eu. Avec de la stabilité et beaucoup de bienveillance, il pourra enfin découvrir ce que signifie vivre sereinement dans un vrai foyer. 🐾 Harry est arrivé au refuge en 2024 dans le cadre d’un retrait pour maltraitance, aux côtés d’une vingtaine d’autres chats. Un passé difficile qui explique aujourd’hui sa grande timidité. Harry reste aujourd’hui un chat très réservé, qui aura besoin qu’on lui laisse le temps de comprendre qu’il peut enfin se sentir en sécurité. Avec lui, il faudra avancer doucement, sans brusquer les choses, et accepter que la confiance se construise petit à petit. C’est pourtant un loulou très doux, calme et jamais agressif. Lorsqu’il se sent inquiet, Harry préfère s’éloigner ou observer plutôt que réagir. Il accepte déjà le contact et quelques caresses, ce qui montre qu’il est capable de progresser lorsqu’il se sent en confiance. La présence d’un autre chat sociable et bien dans ses pattes pourrait d’ailleurs l’aider à trouver plus facilement ses repères et à s’ouvrir davantage dans son futur foyer. ✨ Harry aura besoin d’une famille patiente, douce et compréhensive, prête à lui offrir le temps qu’il n’a jamais vraiment eu. Avec de la stabilité et beaucoup de bienveillance, il pourra enfin découvrir ce que signifie vivre sereinement dans un vrai foyer. 🐾

Size
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Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇫🇷Angoulême
Shelter
Refuge Angoumois
Living with HARRY
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with cats
Cared for by Refuge Angoumois · AngoulêmeLearn about European Shorthair →

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing HARRY home

What you'll need for HARRY 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 HARRY

What life with HARRY looks like

HARRY is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Refuge Angoumois in Angoulême.

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.

Angoulême, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting HARRY, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about HARRY?
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 HARRY on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt HARRY 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 HARRY 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 HARRY 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 HARRY 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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