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HIRIS

European Shorthair · Female · Senior · 13 years

HIRIS – 14 years old, HIRIS arrived at the shelter following the passing of her owner. Reluctantly, her family had no choice but to entrust her to us. HIRIS is a charming little cat who deserves to find a calm and warm home quickly to enjoy a beautiful retirement. She has always lived in an apartment and will therefore thrive in an indoor environment. HIRIS is a calm and rather independent cat who enjoys living at her own pace. She loves quiet moments and cherishes her little bubble of serenity, while also appreciating the reassuring presence of her human. She is looking for a gentle and respectful family that will be able to offer her a peaceful home for her remaining years. To help her find a family more easily, HIRIS benefits from a reduced adoption fee and can leave under a senior cat contract set up by the 30 Millions d'Amis foundation, which supports veterinary care for senior cats. ✨ HIRIS deserves to settle into a gentle home where she can enjoy her retirement peacefully.

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Hiris – 14ans, Hiris est arrivée au refuge suite au décès de sa propriétaire. Sa famille n’a pas eu d’autre choix que de nous la confier, à contrecœur. Hiris est une charmante minette qui mérite aujourd’hui de trouver rapidement un foyer calme et chaleureux pour profiter d’une belle retraite. Elle a toujours vécu en appartement, et s’épanouira donc parfaitement dans un environnement intérieur. Hiris est une chatte calme et plutôt indépendante, qui apprécie vivre à son rythme. Elle aime les moments tranquilles et tient beaucoup à sa petite bulle de sérénité, tout en appréciant la présence rassurante de son humain. Elle recherche une famille douce et respectueuse de son caractère, qui saura lui offrir un foyer paisible pour ses années à venir. Pour l’aider à trouver plus facilement une famille, Hiris bénéficie d’un tarif d’adoption réduit et pourra partir sous contrat doyen mis en place par la fondation 30 Millions d’Amis, qui permet de soutenir les soins vétérinaires des chats seniors. ✨ Hiris mérite de poser ses pattes dans un foyer doux où elle pourra profiter tranquillement de sa retraite. Hiris est arrivée au refuge suite au décès de sa propriétaire. Sa famille n’a pas eu d’autre choix que de nous la confier, à contrecœur. Hiris est une charmante minette qui mérite aujourd’hui de trouver rapidement un foyer calme et chaleureux pour profiter d’une belle retraite. Elle a toujours vécu en appartement, et s’épanouira donc parfaitement dans un environnement intérieur. Hiris est une chatte calme et plutôt indépendante, qui apprécie vivre à son rythme. Elle aime les moments tranquilles et tient beaucoup à sa petite bulle de sérénité, tout en appréciant la présence rassurante de son humain. Elle recherche une famille douce et respectueuse de son caractère, qui saura lui offrir un foyer paisible pour ses années à venir. Pour l’aider à trouver plus facilement une famille, Hiris bénéficie d’un tarif d’adoption réduit et pourra partir sous contrat doyen mis en place par la fondation 30 Millions d’Amis, qui permet de soutenir les soins vétérinaires des chats seniors. ✨ Hiris mérite de poser ses pattes dans un foyer doux où elle pourra profiter tranquillement de sa retraite.

Size
Age
Senior · 13 years
Location
🇫🇷Angoulême
Shelter
Refuge Angoumois
Living with HIRIS
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Bringing HIRIS home

What you'll need for HIRIS 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
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    Covered Litter Box

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    €25–45
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    Clumping Cat Litter

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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About HIRIS

What life with HIRIS looks like

HIRIS is a senior european shorthair cat waiting at Refuge Angoumois in Angoulême.

Senior cats are the gentlest house guests: predictable, mostly silent, and grateful for a sunny windowsill. Older cats often have minor dental or kidney issues — keep an eye on water intake and weight. Many sleep eighteen hours a day and want no part of any drama.

🇫🇷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 HIRIS, answered.

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