How do I contact the shelter about Ian?

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

Can I adopt Ian if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Empattie 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 Ian 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 Ian 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 Empattie early rather than rehoming privately; they know Ian 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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Ian

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

Saved from the Uzunu death shelter in Romania. He arrived at the shelter in Normandy on September 5, 2026. He is a very kind Great Pyrenees, constantly seeking human attention 😍 He is estimated to be 5-6 years old, coming from a terrible Romanian shelter 😢 He is dog and cat friendly (refuge test). He has been malnourished in his life and arrived emaciated when our partner WOF recovered him on site (see photo below). Meals will need to be separate if he is around other animals, as he knows how to assert himself 👍 Sex: male Estimated date of birth: 2020 Size: approx. 35-40kg and 60-65cm at the withers Cat compatibility: Ok, but may require verification and a gentle introduction with the family's cats. iframe {display:block;text-align:center;margin:0 auto} Photo from the past (fortunately), this is the day Ian was recovered by our partner in Romania. He was then emaciated. Don't worry, he has since gained weight. ❤️ Do you want to offer him a home? I fill out the adoption form

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Sauvé de la fourrière mouroir de Uzunu (Roumanie) . Il est arrivé au refuge en Normandie le 5 Septembre 2026 . C’est un loulou très gentil, en recherche constante de l’attention de l’homme 😍 Il est estimé de 5/6 ans, i l sort d’une terrible fourrière de Roumanie 😢 Il est ok chiens et ok chats ( test refuge). Il a manqué de nourriture dans sa vie et il est arrivé squelettique lorsque notre partenaire WOF l’a récupéré sur place (voir la photo plus bas). Les repas devront être donc séparés s’il côtoie d’autres animaux, car il sait se faire respecter 👍 Sexe : mâle Date de naissance estimée : 2020 Taille : env. 35-40kg et 60-65cm au garrot Entente chat* : Ok à priori. selon le tests effectués, cela peut nécessiter une vérification et dans tout les cas une introduction en douceur avec les chats de la famille adoptante. iframe {display:block;text-align:center;margin:0 auto} Photo du passé (et heureusement), il s’agit du jour où Ian a été récupéré par notre partenaire sur place en Roumanie. Il était alors squelettique. Pas d’inquiétude, il s’est bien remplumé depuis. ❤️ Vous souhaitez lui offrir un foyer ? Je remplis le formulaire d’adoption

Size

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Age

Adult · 6 years

Location

🇫🇷menerval

Shelter

Empattie

Living with Ian

✓Good with dogs
✓Good with cats

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Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Ian home

What you'll need for Ian in week one.

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About Ian

What life with Ian looks like

Ian is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Empattie in menerval.

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.

menerval, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ian, answered.

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