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HESTIA

Female · Adult · 6 years

Hestia is a cat infected with FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus), and above all, she’s looking for a peaceful and secure life. Of a calm and discreet nature, she may initially appear reserved, but once she feels safe and trusted, Hestia becomes affectionate and close to humans. She doesn’t enjoy overly hectic or noisy environments. A calm home will therefore be essential for her well-being. For this reason, she won’t be able to live with young children. Hestia also doesn’t get along with dogs. Like all FIV-positive cats, she’ll need to live indoors, with regular veterinary check-ups and plenty of gentle care.

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Hestia est une chatte porteuse du FIV (sida du chat), qui recherche avant tout une vie paisible et sécurisante. De nature calme et discrète, elle peut se montrer réservée au début, mais une fois en confiance, Hestia devient affectueuse et proche de l’humain. Elle n’apprécie pas les environnements trop agités ou bruyants. Un foyer calme sera donc indispensable pour son bien-être. Pour cette raison, elle ne pourra pas vivre avec des enfants en bas âge. Hestia ne s’entend également pas avec les chiens. Comme tous les chats FIV+, elle devra vivre en intérieur, avec un suivi vétérinaire régulier et beaucoup de douceur

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇫🇷Cholet
Shelter
SPA Cholet
Living with HESTIA
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
Cared for by SPA Cholet · Cholet

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing HESTIA home

What you'll need for HESTIA in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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
    Editor's pick

    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 HESTIA

What life with HESTIA looks like

HESTIA is a medium-sized adult cat waiting at SPA Cholet in Cholet.

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.

Note from the shelter: FIV positive - needs calm indoor environment or secure outdoor access

🇫🇷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.

Cholet, France browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting HESTIA, answered.

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