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Houmous

Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy · 3 months

Houmous is a 3-month-old male cat with white fur and pretty red spots, found alone and wandering in Mesnil-Saint-Denis. He approached humans for help, a brave little cat who immediately showed his great need for love.🎮 Very playful, he loves to explore, run, and jump... but he also knows how to relax and enjoy quiet moments.💛 Ultra affectionate, he enjoys being scratched on the belly 😇. He loves coming into the arms or snuggling up against his trusted humans.🧼 Already housebroken, he has all the basics.👅 He has a little habit: he licks hands during cuddles ⚠️ so beware of people with allergies.🐱 Sociable, he is neither fearful nor aggressive, whether with humans or other cats.🏡 He will adapt perfectly to all types of homes: with or without children, with or without feline companions.🍗 He is a foodie, and will make his cutest face to convince you to give him an extra treat. Houmous is a cat who has already gone through the ordeal of loneliness, but he has only kept sweetness. He is now waiting for a family who will offer him a life full of love, games, and security.

FR·Show original

Houmous est un chaton mâle de 3 mois, blanc avec de jolies taches rousses, trouvé seul et errant au Mesnil‑Saint‑Denis. Il s’est approché des humains pour demander de l’aide, un petit courageux qui a tout de suite montré son grand besoin d’amour.🎮 Très joueur, il adore explorer, courir, bondir… mais il sait aussi se poser et profiter des moments calmes.💛 Ultra affectueux, il apprécie les gratouilles au bidon 😇. Il adore venir dans les bras ou se blottir contre ses humains de confiance.🧼 Déjà propre, il a toutes les bases.👅 Il a une petite habitude : il lèche les mains pendant les câlins ⚠️ donc attention aux personnes allergiques.🐱 Sociable, il n’est ni peureux ni agressif, que ce soit avec les humains ou les autres chats.🏡 Il s’adaptera parfaitement à tous types de foyers : avec ou sans enfants, avec ou sans compagnons félins.🍗 Il est gourmand, et saura vous faire sa plus jolie frimousse pour vous convaincre de lui donner une friandise en plusHoumous est un chaton qui a déjà traversé l’épreuve de la solitude, mais qui n’a gardé que de la douceur. Il attend maintenant une famille qui lui offrira une vie pleine d’amour, de jeux et de sécurité

Size
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Age
Puppy · 3 months
Location
🇫🇷Élancourt
Shelter
Family Wanted
Living with Houmous
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Family Wanted · ÉlancourtLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Houmous home

What you'll need for Houmous in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Houmous

What life with Houmous looks like

Houmous is a puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Family Wanted in Élancourt.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇫🇷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.

Élancourt, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Houmous, answered.

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