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European Shorthair · Female · Senior · 12 years

IRIS – 13 years old, IRIS is a sweet 13-year-old cat who arrived at the shelter after her owner moved to an EHPAD. One day, her life turned upside down. IRIS doesn't really understand what's happening to her, or why she finds herself in this unfamiliar and noisy environment today. In her previous home, IRIS was an independent cat, but she never turned down a cuddle. She loved living at her own pace and adoring the outdoors. At her age, the shelter is not the ideal place… IRIS deserves to find the calm of a home, a cozy bed, and a kind presence to accompany her remaining years. To help her find a family more easily, IRIS benefits from a reduced adoption fee and can leave under a senior contract set up by the 30 Millions d'Amis foundation, which supports veterinary care for senior cats. ✨ After a lifetime with her human, IRIS deserves to finish her days surrounded by tenderness and love.🐾

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Iris – 13 ans, Iris est une douce minette de 13 ans arrivée au refuge suite au départ de son propriétaire en EHPAD. Du jour au lendemain, sa vie a basculé. Iris ne comprend pas vraiment ce qui lui arrive, ni pourquoi elle se retrouve aujourd’hui dans cet environnement inconnu et bruyant. Dans son ancien foyer, Iris était une chatte plutôt indépendante, mais qui ne refusait jamais un câlin. Elle aimait vivre tranquillement à son rythme et adorait profiter de l’extérieur. À son âge, le refuge n’est pas l’endroit idéal… Iris mérite de retrouver le calme d’un foyer, un panier douillet et une présence bienveillante pour accompagner ses années à venir. Pour l’aider à trouver plus facilement une famille, Iris 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. ✨ Après toute une vie auprès de son humain, Iris mérite de finir ses jours entourée de douceur et d’amour.🐾 Iris est une douce minette de 13 ans arrivée au refuge suite au départ de son propriétaire en EHPAD. Du jour au lendemain, sa vie a basculé. Iris ne comprend pas vraiment ce qui lui arrive, ni pourquoi elle se retrouve aujourd’hui dans cet environnement inconnu et bruyant. Dans son ancien foyer, Iris était une chatte plutôt indépendante, mais qui ne refusait jamais un câlin. Elle aimait vivre tranquillement à son rythme et adorait profiter de l’extérieur. À son âge, le refuge n’est pas l’endroit idéal… Iris mérite de retrouver le calme d’un foyer, un panier douillet et une présence bienveillante pour accompagner ses années à venir. Pour l’aider à trouver plus facilement une famille, Iris 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. ✨ Après toute une vie auprès de son humain, Iris mérite de finir ses jours entourée de douceur et d’amour.🐾

Size
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇫🇷Angoulême
Shelter
Refuge Angoumois
Living with IRIS
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Bringing IRIS home

What you'll need for IRIS in week one.

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  1. 01
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    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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    €25–40
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    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

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About IRIS

What life with IRIS looks like

IRIS 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 IRIS, answered.

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