How do I contact the shelter about HERBERT?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Refuge Le Chat Et La Vie handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw HERBERT on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt HERBERT if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Refuge Le Chat Et La Vie 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 HERBERT 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 HERBERT 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 Le Chat Et La Vie early rather than rehoming privately; they know HERBERT 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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HERBERT

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Young · 2 years

Herbert lived for 2 and a half years in a garden where he was fed and lived a quiet life, but he was brought to us after a fight in which he was injured. Herbert does not like the shelter at all! He cannot stand being confined, and one can only understand this after having lived in total freedom. Because he is frustrated, he does not like other cats, but where he was before there was one and it worked very well. He is a kind cat but very independent, he likes to do what he wants and especially to express his dissatisfaction, indeed Herbert meows a lot because he is not happy with us. However, he can be very affectionate, it's just a matter of understanding the codes and stopping when he has had enough. We must absolutely find Herbert a home with an outside area so that he can live his little life as he did before when he was happy! He is FIV positive but for now is in good health! He can certainly live his little life as a cat without problems, we cannot predict anything with the FIV. Come meet him during our open days on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Herbert is microchipped, neutered, vaccinated, tested negative for FeLV, dewormed and treated for fleas.

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Herbert a vécu 2 ans 1/2 dans un jardin où il était nourri et faisait sa petite vie tranquille mais il nous a été amené suite à une bagarre où il a été blessé. Herbert n’apprécie pas du tout le refuge! Il ne supporte pas d’être enfermé, on ne peut que le comprendre après avoir vécu la pleine liberté. Comme il est frustré il n’aime pas les autres chats mais là où il était avant il y en avait un et cela se passait très bien. C’est un chat gentil mais très indépendant, il aime faire ce qu’il veut et surtout exprimer son mécontentement, en effet Herbert miaule beaucoup car il n’est pas bien chez nous. Il peut se montrer pourtant très câlin il suffit de comprendre les codes et s’arrêter lorsqu’il en a marre. Nous devons absolument trouver à Herbert une maison avec un extérieur afin qu’il fasse sa petite vie comme avant lorsqu’il était heureux! Il est positif FIV mais pour le moment est en bonne santé! Il peut très bien vivre sa petite vie de chat sans soucis, nous ne pouvons rien prévoir avec le FIV. Venez le rencontrer lors de nos permanences les mercredis et samedis de 14h30 à 17h30. Herbert est identifié par puce électronique, castré, vacciné, testé négatif Felv, vermifugé et traité contre les puces.

Size

Small

Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇫🇷Louvigny

Shelter

Refuge Le Chat Et La Vie

Living with HERBERT

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped
✓Good with cats

Cared for by Refuge Le Chat Et La Vie · Louvigny Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing HERBERT home

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About HERBERT

What life with HERBERT looks like

HERBERT is a small young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Refuge Le Chat Et La Vie in Louvigny.

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.

Louvigny, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting HERBERT, answered.

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