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HELIOS

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Helios arrived at the shelter after an investigation. He lived with cats and dogs. An enucleation had to be performed, his eye was eaten away by an untreated coryza. Helios is a real sun, sweet and kind. He loves company and spends his time observing.

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Hélios est arrivé au refuge suite enquête . Il vivait avec chats et chiens. Une énucléation a dû être pratiquée , son oeil était rongé par un coryza non soigné. Hélios est un vrai soleil , doux et gentil . Il aime la compagnie et passe son temps à observer .

Size
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Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇫🇷Cherbourg
Shelter
SPA Cherbourg (Cotentin)
Cared for by SPA Cherbourg (Cotentin) · CherbourgLearn about Mixed Breed →
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing HELIOS home

What you'll need for HELIOS in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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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 HELIOS

What life with HELIOS looks like

HELIOS is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at SPA Cherbourg (Cotentin) in Cherbourg.

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.

Cherbourg, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting HELIOS, answered.

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