Not confirmed since October 22, 2026

Hinata

European Shorthair · Female · Kitten · 6 months

Hinata is a lovely little cat who will soon be six months old. She arrived at the association when she was just two and a half months old, along with her sister Leia. From the moment she came to us, she showed extreme fearfulness: she avoided human contact and found comfort only in the company of other cats. She spent two months in her first foster home, surrounded by her sister and several adult cats. Despite this time together, she remained closed off to humans, thriving only in the presence of other felines. So we decided to give her a fresh start: Hinata was placed in a second foster home—a much calmer environment where her only companions are… two rabbit friends 🐇. And bingo! In just one month, she made remarkable progress. She now lets people approach her, accepts petting, and even dares to purr like a little tractor when she feels safe and secure. ✨ ⚠️ Hinata remains a timid kitten: certain gestures or noises still startle her, and she’ll need time to fully blossom. But she’s shown us that with gentleness and patience, she can open up and reveal her true self. 🐾 At six months old, Hinata is still a big baby—a blank slate waiting to be written on. We’re looking for a calm, patient family for her—one that’s ready to respect her pace and provide her with a safe, nurturing environment. In return, Hinata will offer you the most beautiful gift of all: her trust and her love. 💕

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Hinata est une jolie chatonne de bientôt 6 mois, arrivée à l’association à seulement 2 mois et demi avec sa sœur Leia. Dès son arrivée, elle s’est montrée extrêmement craintive : elle fuyait le contact humain et trouvait réconfort uniquement auprès des autres chats. Elle a passé 2 mois dans une première famille d’accueil, entourée de sa sœur et d’autres chats adultes. Malgré ce temps, elle restait fermée à l’humain, ne vivant que grâce à la présence féline. Nous avons alors tenté un nouveau départ : Hinata a été placée dans une seconde famille d’accueil, beaucoup plus calme, où sa seule compagnie est… deux copains lapins 🐇. Et là, bingo ! En seulement 1 mois, elle a fait de beaux progrès. Elle se laisse désormais approcher, accepte les caresses et ose même ronronner comme un petit tracteur quand elle se sent en confiance. ✨ ⚠️ Hinata reste encore une minette craintive : certains gestes ou bruits la surprennent, et elle aura besoin de temps pour s’épanouir. Mais elle a montré qu’avec douceur et patience, elle peut s’ouvrir et se révéler. 🐾 À 6 mois, Hinata est encore un gros bébé, une page blanche : tout est à écrire avec elle. Nous recherchons pour elle une famille calme, patiente, prête à respecter son rythme et à lui offrir un environnement sécurisant. En retour, Hinata vous offrira le plus beau des cadeaux : sa confiance et son amour. 💕

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Age

Kitten · 6 months

Location

🇫🇷France

Shelter

Association Thalya Protection

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About Hinata

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Hinata is a kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Association Thalya Protection in France.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇫🇷Adopting from France

French refuges follow the SPA framework: adopters sign a cession contract that includes sterilization, vaccinations, microchip identification, and rabies passport. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Hinata, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Hinata?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Association Thalya Protection handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Hinata on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Hinata if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Association Thalya Protection 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Hinata 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 Hinata 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 Association Thalya Protection early rather than rehoming privately; they know Hinata 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.